






























See Also
See Again
© Shutterstock
0 / 31 Fotos
Rizz
- The feeling of extreme excitement or exhilaration. It's often used to describe a situation or event that is truly thrilling.
© Shutterstock
1 / 31 Fotos
Padawan
- 'Star Wars' fans will recognize this word as referring to a Jedi apprentice, learning the ways of the Force under the tutelage of a master. So if you are young and learning, perhaps an intern, a Padawan, you are.
© Shutterstock
2 / 31 Fotos
Simp
- A slang word for someone who is overly attentive or submissive, especially in the context of romantic relationships.
© Shutterstock
3 / 31 Fotos
Bussin
- If something is exceptionally good or delicious, you could say it's bussin.
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
Nerf
- Originally a brand name for foam toys, nerf has evolved into a verb meaning to weaken or reduce the power or effectiveness of something.
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
Cromulent
- This humorous word, made famous by 'The Simpsons,' means acceptable or legitimate, even if it sounds made up!
© Shutterstock
6 / 31 Fotos
Grammable
- Refers to something that is visually appealing or worth sharing on Instagram. It's all about doing it for the 'gram!
© Shutterstock
7 / 31 Fotos
Smishing
- The term brings together "SMS" and "phishing," and describes a type of cyber attack in which fraudsters use text messages to deceive people.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
Pandiculation
- The act of stretching and yawning when you wake up. We all do it, but now there's a word for it!
© Shutterstock
9 / 31 Fotos
Quire
- A unit of measurement for paper, usually consisting of 25 sheets. Perfect for all your printing needs!
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
Brouhaha
- A noisy and chaotic situation or commotion. It's the kind of turmoil that gets everyone talking.
© Shutterstock
11 / 31 Fotos
Donnybrook
- A term for a brawl or heated argument that often involves a large number of people.
© Shutterstock
12 / 31 Fotos
Ratoon
- In agriculture, this word refers to a new shoot or sprout that grows from the root of a plant, especially sugar cane.
© Shutterstock
13 / 31 Fotos
Bumbershoot
- A whimsical term for an umbrella. It makes rainy days sound a bit more fun.
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
Bumfuzzled
- If you're completely confused or perplexed, you feel bumfuzzled.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
Flibbertigibbet
- A person who is flighty and restless can be called scatterbrained.
© Shutterstock
16 / 31 Fotos
Taradiddle
- A playful word for a hoax or a tall tale. Watch out for those taradiddles!
© Shutterstock
17 / 31 Fotos
Nincompoop
- An endearing and cheerful way of calling someone silly or foolish.
© Shutterstock
18 / 31 Fotos
Snollygoster
- A cunning, unprincipled person, often used to describe a politician with questionable ethics.
© Shutterstock
19 / 31 Fotos
Borborygm
- The growling sound your stomach makes when you're hungry. A word that resonates with all of us!
© Shutterstock
20 / 31 Fotos
Absquatulate
- Often used playfully, it means to leave or depart suddenly.
© Shutterstock
21 / 31 Fotos
Bae
- An affectionate term for a loved one, often a boyfriend or girlfriend. It's short for "before anyone else."
© Shutterstock
22 / 31 Fotos
Jerkface
- A not-so-nice way to refer to someone who is obnoxious or annoying.
© Shutterstock
23 / 31 Fotos
Schmoozefest
- An event or gathering where people socialize and make connections.
© Shutterstock
24 / 31 Fotos
YOLO
- An acronym for "You Only Live Once," used to justify taking risks or doing something adventurous.
© Shutterstock
25 / 31 Fotos
Adorbs
- A cute and shortened form of "adorable," perfect to describe something particularly cute.
© Shutterstock
26 / 31 Fotos
Gaydar
- A colloquial term for the ability to recognize or identify a person's sexual orientation.
© Shutterstock
27 / 31 Fotos
Phablet
- The term is a combo of "phone" and "tablet," and describes a large smartphone with tablet-like functions.
© Shutterstock
28 / 31 Fotos
Glam-ma
- A stylish and glamorous grandmother who defies the traditional stereotypes of aging.
© Shutterstock
29 / 31 Fotos
MacGyver
- This means to improvise or solve a problem using unconventional methods, just like the resourceful TV character Angus MacGyver. Source: (Merriam-Webster) See also: Words that are much older than you think
© Getty Images
30 / 31 Fotos
© Shutterstock
0 / 31 Fotos
Rizz
- The feeling of extreme excitement or exhilaration. It's often used to describe a situation or event that is truly thrilling.
© Shutterstock
1 / 31 Fotos
Padawan
- 'Star Wars' fans will recognize this word as referring to a Jedi apprentice, learning the ways of the Force under the tutelage of a master. So if you are young and learning, perhaps an intern, a Padawan, you are.
© Shutterstock
2 / 31 Fotos
Simp
- A slang word for someone who is overly attentive or submissive, especially in the context of romantic relationships.
© Shutterstock
3 / 31 Fotos
Bussin
- If something is exceptionally good or delicious, you could say it's bussin.
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
Nerf
- Originally a brand name for foam toys, nerf has evolved into a verb meaning to weaken or reduce the power or effectiveness of something.
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
Cromulent
- This humorous word, made famous by 'The Simpsons,' means acceptable or legitimate, even if it sounds made up!
© Shutterstock
6 / 31 Fotos
Grammable
- Refers to something that is visually appealing or worth sharing on Instagram. It's all about doing it for the 'gram!
© Shutterstock
7 / 31 Fotos
Smishing
- The term brings together "SMS" and "phishing," and describes a type of cyber attack in which fraudsters use text messages to deceive people.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
Pandiculation
- The act of stretching and yawning when you wake up. We all do it, but now there's a word for it!
© Shutterstock
9 / 31 Fotos
Quire
- A unit of measurement for paper, usually consisting of 25 sheets. Perfect for all your printing needs!
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
Brouhaha
- A noisy and chaotic situation or commotion. It's the kind of turmoil that gets everyone talking.
© Shutterstock
11 / 31 Fotos
Donnybrook
- A term for a brawl or heated argument that often involves a large number of people.
© Shutterstock
12 / 31 Fotos
Ratoon
- In agriculture, this word refers to a new shoot or sprout that grows from the root of a plant, especially sugar cane.
© Shutterstock
13 / 31 Fotos
Bumbershoot
- A whimsical term for an umbrella. It makes rainy days sound a bit more fun.
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
Bumfuzzled
- If you're completely confused or perplexed, you feel bumfuzzled.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
Flibbertigibbet
- A person who is flighty and restless can be called scatterbrained.
© Shutterstock
16 / 31 Fotos
Taradiddle
- A playful word for a hoax or a tall tale. Watch out for those taradiddles!
© Shutterstock
17 / 31 Fotos
Nincompoop
- An endearing and cheerful way of calling someone silly or foolish.
© Shutterstock
18 / 31 Fotos
Snollygoster
- A cunning, unprincipled person, often used to describe a politician with questionable ethics.
© Shutterstock
19 / 31 Fotos
Borborygm
- The growling sound your stomach makes when you're hungry. A word that resonates with all of us!
© Shutterstock
20 / 31 Fotos
Absquatulate
- Often used playfully, it means to leave or depart suddenly.
© Shutterstock
21 / 31 Fotos
Bae
- An affectionate term for a loved one, often a boyfriend or girlfriend. It's short for "before anyone else."
© Shutterstock
22 / 31 Fotos
Jerkface
- A not-so-nice way to refer to someone who is obnoxious or annoying.
© Shutterstock
23 / 31 Fotos
Schmoozefest
- An event or gathering where people socialize and make connections.
© Shutterstock
24 / 31 Fotos
YOLO
- An acronym for "You Only Live Once," used to justify taking risks or doing something adventurous.
© Shutterstock
25 / 31 Fotos
Adorbs
- A cute and shortened form of "adorable," perfect to describe something particularly cute.
© Shutterstock
26 / 31 Fotos
Gaydar
- A colloquial term for the ability to recognize or identify a person's sexual orientation.
© Shutterstock
27 / 31 Fotos
Phablet
- The term is a combo of "phone" and "tablet," and describes a large smartphone with tablet-like functions.
© Shutterstock
28 / 31 Fotos
Glam-ma
- A stylish and glamorous grandmother who defies the traditional stereotypes of aging.
© Shutterstock
29 / 31 Fotos
MacGyver
- This means to improvise or solve a problem using unconventional methods, just like the resourceful TV character Angus MacGyver. Source: (Merriam-Webster) See also: Words that are much older than you think
© Getty Images
30 / 31 Fotos
Bizarre words you won’t believe are in the dictionary
Are these the lexicon's most unexpected words?
© Shutterstock
Language can be a playground, and words can be as quirky and unpredictable as the characters in a Wes Anderson film. From "absquatulate" to "MacGyver," the English language has revamped itself to accept the utterly absurd and make it official!
In this gallery, we've compiled 30 words that have breached the fortress of formal vocabulary and landed in the dictionary. So get your notepad out and get ready to write down some of the quirkiest lexemes around. Just click on!
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU




































MOST READ
- Last Hour
- Last Day
- Last Week