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What are some examples of strange English words?

Strange English Words:

Sounding strange:

* Flibbertigibbet: A flighty or frivolous person.

* Gobbledygook: Meaningless or incomprehensible jargon.

* Shenanigans: Mischief or trickery.

* Slobberknocker: A heavy blow to the head.

* Whinge: To complain in a nagging or whiny way.

* Flibbertigibbet: A flighty, frivolous person.

* Malarkey: Nonsense, foolish talk.

Unique spelling:

* Queue: A line of people waiting for something.

* Ghoti: A word with a made-up spelling meant to illustrate the inconsistent nature of English pronunciation. It's pronounced "fish"

* Knapsack: A backpack.

* Phlegm: Mucus from the respiratory tract.

* Yacht: A sailing vessel.

Meaning strange:

* Chortle: To chuckle with a deep, rumbling sound.

* Frisson: A sudden feeling of excitement or fear.

* Petrichor: The pleasant earthy scent after rain.

* Schadenfreude: Pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others.

* Tmesis: The insertion of a word or phrase between the parts of a compound word, such as "abso-bloody-lutely".

Words that are just fun to say:

* Cackle: A loud, harsh laugh.

* Sizzle: The sound of something cooking.

* Snickersnee: A small, pointed knife.

* Floccinaucinihilipilification: The act of estimating something as worthless.

* Antidisestablishmentarianism: Opposition to the separation of church and state.

This is just a small sample of the many strange and wonderful words in the English language. Keep exploring!

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