11 Real Words That Sound Totally Fake

11 Real Words That Sound Totally Fake

The English language is known for its complex rules and exceptions, but it also has a treasure trove of absurd and preposterous words.

Words like "bumfuzzle", "snickersnee", and "collywobbles" can be used in everyday conversation, while "quomodocunquizing" is better left in the past.

These legitimate, dictionary-certified terms have survived for centuries and describe everyday situations or serve as elaborate insults.

They sound like they were plucked straight from the pages of a Dr. Seuss book or improvised during a comedy sketch.

Author's summary: Explore absurd English words.

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Mental Floss Mental Floss — 2025-10-21