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zenith
the highest point of something
zealot
a fervent and even militant proponent of something
yearn
desire strongly or persistently
yawner
a person who yawns
xenophobia
a fear of foreigners or strangers
x-axis
the horizontal axis in a plane coordinate system
wonky
turned or twisted toward one side
wanton
a lewd or immoral person
vermillion
of a vivid red to reddish-orange color
vague
lacking clarity or distinctness
unique
the single one of its kind
uncanny
surpassing the ordinary or normal
tenacious
stubbornly unyielding
tangible
perceptible by the senses, especially the sense of touch
serene
not agitated
saquinavir
a weak protease inhibitor used in treating HIV
rhetorical
relating to using language effectively
rambunctious
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
quixotic
not sensible about practical matters
quell
suppress or crush completely
pique
call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
paradigm
a standard or typical example
oxymoron
conjoined contradictory terms
optimistically
with optimism; in an optimistic manner
nostalgic
unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things
narrative
an account that tells the particulars of an act or event
misanthrope
someone who dislikes people in general
melancholy
a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed
lucid
transparently clear; easily understandable
lethargic
deficient in alertness or activity
ken
range of what one can know or understand
karma
effects of one's actions that determine his or her destiny
jurisdiction
the territory within which power can be exercised
jejune
lacking interest or significance or impact
irony
incongruity between what might be expected and what occurs
integrity
an undivided or unbroken completeness with nothing wanting
hypnosis
a state that resembles sleep induced by suggestion
hyperbole
extravagant exaggeration
guise
an artful or simulated semblance
gallivant
wander aimlessly in search of pleasure
fortitude
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
fervent
characterized by intense emotion
esoteric
understandable only by an enlightened inner circle
empathy
understanding and entering into another's feelings
dubious
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
disposition
your usual mood
cynical
believing the worst of human nature and motives
capricious
determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity
bypass
avoid something
benevolent
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding
ambiguous
having more than one possible meaning
alliteration
use of the same consonant at the beginning of each word

Created on January 4, 2013 (updated January 4, 2013)

34 of the Craziest Words in English

The English language is, quite possibly, one of the strangest languages out there.

Contradicting rules, incredibly unique words, and confusing idioms are just a few reasons why.

Do you suffer from abibliophobia?

Do you bloviate and carry a bumbershoot with you while you lollygag?

Let’s find out in today’s blog that explores some of the craziest words in our living language.

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34 of the Zaniest, Craziest Words in the Dictionary (Anything Missing? Add It In the Comments!)

Shakespeare is known for creating some “crazy” words, but most of those words are now so common that we don’t notice. These words range from “hurry” to “zany” and in the 1400s they were quite strange.

Today, we are going to delve into some of the craziest words, many of which have been around about as long as some of Shakespeare’s “gibberish” and some from the early 1940s and 1950s. Some of these words are used regularly in many places around the English-speaking world, whereas other places haven’t even heard of them.

Let’s see which of these craziest words you already know and which ones are new to you:

1. Bumfuzzle. This is a simple term that refers to being confused, perplexed, or flustered or to cause confusion. You’ve probably heard your grandma or grandpa use this phrase, especially if they are from the East Coast or below the Mason-Dixon Line. This word is derived from the Old English dumfoozle.

2. Cattywampus. This is a term that you will find in the Midland and Southern United States. It is referring to something that is in disarray, that is askew, or something that isn’t directly across from something. For example, a post office might be cattywampus from the library. You might actually know this word by the terms catty-corner, kitty-corner, or catawampus.

3. Gardyloo. This is actually a Scottish term, but it sounds really nifty! The definition is a funny and gross one; this is what people living in Edinburgh shouted out their windows as a warning before dumping their slop buckets out of their windows. At least they gave a little bit of a warning to those below!

4. Taradiddle. This word references someone or something that is filled with pretentious nonsense or something that is a lie. A great example of this is that classic fisherman’s tale of how big the fish he caught was. Usually the fisherman is lying or at least exaggerating about the fish, especially if he (or she) didn’t keep the fish.

5. Snickersnee. While this word sounds like something funny or possibly cute, it is actually referring to a long, dangerous knife. It was first used in reference to cut-and-thrust fighting in the 1700s and is still occasionally used when referencing the knife, though it is becoming more and more obsolete.

6. Widdershins. This is another way to say something is moving counter-clockwise or something is moving in the wrong direction. It is a much more fun way to say counter-clockwise and is most likely something you heard one of your grandparents or great-grandparents say. Many people do still use it in many poems and newly published books.

7. Collywobbles. This refers to a weird feeling in your stomach or an overall bellyache. It is derived from the Latin phrase cholera morbus, meaning it came from the disease we all know as cholera. This is a word many people still use especially older individuals, and the background is quite dark! Many don’t realize the dark background much like many being unaware of the origins of “Ring around the Rosie.”

8. Gubbins. This is an object that has little or no value and is also referring to a gadget or device. It can also refer to odds and ends or rubbish and, oddly enough, can be used to describe a silly person. We don’t know about you, but it seems a little strange that a word describing something with little to no value also refers to someone who is silly.

9. Abibliophobia. Now this is a word that perfectly describes many people and you may be one! This refers to someone who is afraid of running out of things to read. We’re guessing that you are probably going to start using this word to describe yourself as you head out the door to the nearest Barnes and Noble or local bookshop.

10. Bumbershoot. Here is a fun word that most people know. This is referring to an umbrella and is something we have heard in many a Disney film or in many different books. It is quite fun to grab your umbrella and say in a fun voice, “I think I need my bumbershoot today!”

11. Lollygag. The origin of this word is unknown, but it first surfaced around 1868. The definition of “lollygag” is someone who is messing around or wasting time. It also refers to someone who is doing something that isn’t serious or useful. This could be a good word to use when procrastinating, “I’m just lollygagging.” Are you a lollygagger?

12. Flibbertigibbet. This is another fun word! This refers to someone who is silly and who talks incessantly. The first known usage of this word is the 15th century and used to be spelled flepergebet. This word also refers to a person who is flighty.

13. Malarkey. This refers to words that are insincere and talk that is particularly foolish. This is a word that we can thank the 1920s and 19030s for and it is still used by many people. It is a fun word to say, as well.

14. Pandiculation. This is what happens when you wake up in the morning and stretch. As you stretch, your muscles might go rigid for a short time, which can sometimes be uncomfortable. It also describes that wonderful, or terrible, combination of being extremely sleepy, stretching and yawning at the same time. Now, when this happens to you, you’ll know what to call it!

15. Sialoquent. Do you remember being the eager student in high school or college who sat on the front row? Do you remember how much the professor spit while talking? Well, this is what that action is called. This is such an eloquent word for such an uncomfortable front row sensation.

16. Wabbit. No, this isn’t referring to a wascally wabbit. It is a Scottish term for being exhausted. Next time you’re tired, try saying, “I’m pretty wabbit at the moment” and see just how many people look at you strange.

17. Snollygoster. This is something many people already call many politicians, but it happens to be a nicer sounding term. This refers to a politician who does or says things for their own personal advancement instead of following their own principles. Try saying this in your next political discussion and see people’s reaction.

18. Erinaceous. This is a strange one; it refers to something or someone who resembles a hedgehog. If someone ever says that you are looking quite erinaceous today, you know now to give them a penetrating, evil glare.

19. Bibble. You know those people in your favorite restaurant who drink and/or eat noisily? What they are doing is referred to as bibble.

20. Impignorate. How about using this word when you want to say that you’re pawning something? It is a much fancier term and quite a fun one at that. This phrase doesn’t only mean to pawn but also to mortgage something.

21. Nudiustertian. Have you ever wished that you had a word for the day before yesterday? This is that word! It might be a little bit more convoluted to say, but it sure is an interesting sounding word. This word is sure to confuse, and eventually astound, people. Now that you know this word, try teaching it to your friends!

22. Quire. You can always say “two dozen sheets of paper” or you can say “quire.” It means the same thing! Interesting, huh? There are quite a few single words for many phrases.

23. Ratoon. Don’t worry, this isn’t referring to a raccoon and rat mix breed or an ROUS (rodents of unusual size), it is, in fact, referring to that small shoot or growth that comes from the root of a plant. You will see a lot of these in the spring and summer as things are growing.

24. Yarborough. This refers to when you are playing a game of cards and the dealer deals a hand without any numbers above nine. This can really be unfortunate or great, depending on which game you are playing.

25. Xertz. You’re outside in the summer heat moving heavy furniture or other items, making you super thirsty. As soon as you’re able, you grab a tall glass of water, lemonade, or iced tea and gulp it down quickly and/or greedily, helping to quench your thirst and cool yourself down. When you do this, it is called xertz. This also refers to eating food quickly and/or greedily.

26. Zoanthropy. This is an interesting term! It refers to a person who has delusions that they are a form of animal or that they have changed into an animal.

27. Pauciloquent. If you are a person of few words, then this is the term for you. It refers to someone who doesn’t say much or who, when giving a speech, gives a very short one. This is a great way for you to tell people you are a person of few words, without having to say that whole long statement. Give this a try next time and see what happens.

28. Bloviate. This is the opposite of pauciloquent and refers to people who talk for a long period of time or who inflate their story to make themselves sound better. This also refers to someone whose words are empty and have no meaning.

29. Borborygm. You know that rumbling you sometimes get in your stomach? Well, this is one term for that sensation! It might be a little bit more difficult to say than saying, “I’m hungry,” though.

30. Brouhaha. This is a word we are sure many people have heard and it is still used a lot today. This refers to an uproar or big event. We guess you could say the latest sports team to win at something sure did cause a brouhaha!

31. Absquatulate. This refers to yourself or someone else leaving suddenly. It can also mean that someone has absconded with something, as well. It is more a form of slang, but it isn’t something you hear every day!

32. Comeuppance. This is definitely a word you probably heard your grandparents use at some point and it is used in many films set in the 1920s to the 1950s or 60s. This is a fun word and it should be used more than it is. It means that someone will get what they deserve or will “get their just deserts.”

33. Donnybrook. This is a fun little word for an uprising, a melee, or a riot. It can also refer to an argument. If you search Google for this particular term, you will not only find the definition but also learn that it is a place called Donnybrook, which is part of Dublin, Ireland. Very interesting!

34. Nincompoop. This is another word that we are sure you have heard at some point and you probably know the definition. This refers to someone who is silly, foolish, or just downright stupid. It was used regularly in the 1950s and 60s but is still quite a fun word to say!

In the End…

Isn’t the English language unique and interesting?

Many of these words are still in use but are used in different parts all across America. We have different terms and phrases for different things and it is pretty awesome to learn more about our language. It is also fun to learn how much it differs between Missouri and New York or California and Texas.

Funny words in English

Two weeks ago, readers of the British tabloid Daily Mirror offered their own versions of English words that they thought sounded or spelled extremely ridiculous, funny or non-standard.

Based on the responses provided, the publication compiled a list of the funniest words in English, which we present to you today. Despite their seeming strangeness, they are actively used by the authors of news articles in the status The Economist and The Guardian to, as they say, add zest to them - to give them liveliness and eccentricity.

HodgePodge

Sounds like some magical brew from the Wunshpunsh cartoon, right? The meaning of this word is somewhat reminiscent of the ingredients of a potion: hodgepodge [ˈhɒdʒpɒdʒ] is a hodgepodge, a mixture, all sorts of things, a “hodgepodge” of heterogeneous elements that do not combine with each other.

This drawer contains a hodgepodge of office supplies - staples, clips, post-it notes. - This drawer contains a hodgepodge of office supplies: staples, paper clips, sticky notes.

Shenanigans

Antics, tricks, pranks, pranks, adventures, frills - word shenanigans [ʃɪˈnanɪɡ(ə)nz] includes all this, spiced with cunning and mischief.

His son's shenanigans got him into trouble at school. - Because of his antics, his son got himself into trouble at school.

Skedaddle

A very picturesque and informal verb meaning "to run away, run away, run away, run off, run away, run away, run away, run off, run away, run off, run away, run away, run away, run off, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run off, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run off, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away, run away,” Skedaddle, young ones!" - Grandpa waved his hands and said: "Fly away, youth!"

Hoodwink

In the 16th century, the verb to hoodwink [ˈhʊdwɪŋk] meant "to blindfold, blind", but over time its meaning changed to "deceive, fool, cheat".

He hoodwinked us into signing the agreement. - He tricked us into signing an agreement.

Lollygag

What an amazingly capacious verb - to lollygag ! It has nothing to do with the words lolly "lollipop" or gag "gag" and means "to mess around, slacken off, slack off".

Stop lollygagging around and get to work! - Stop fooling around and get to work!

Dollop

The word dollop [ˈdɒləp] "portion" is often used when talking about something edible with a runny or viscous consistency - a dollop of jam, a dollop of ice-cream:

My favorite dessert is chocolate cake with a dollop of ice cream on the side. - My favorite dessert is chocolate cake served with a scoop of ice cream.

Doodle

The word "doodle" has already migrated to Russian and most often pops up in the combination "doodle from Google ", that is, a thematic screensaver that replaces the search engine logo to commemorate important events. English same verb to doodle [ˈduːdl] means "to draw absentmindedly while thinking of something else."

I doodled in the margins of my notebook instead of taking notes. - I automatically drew something in the margins of a notebook instead of writing it down.

Ragamuffin

This word has no meaning for muffins. In general, it has been preserved in English since the Middle Ages. We are sure that you are familiar with the word rag - a rag, patch, rags, rags. So, ragamuffin [ˈraɡəmʌfɪn] is someone dressed in rags , dirty and worn out rags, in other words, a ragamuffin, a beggar. This word is used especially often when talking about children:

I send my children to school dressed smartly, and they come home like little ragamuffins! - I send children to school dressed neat and tidy, and they come home like little ragamuffins!

Kerfuffle

Kerfuffle [kəˈfʌf(ə)l] is confusion, hype, confusion, uproar, uproar, commotion, hype, especially in public and in an atmosphere of clash of points of view. This word has existed in English since the middle of the 19th century and came into common use from the Irish or Scottish versions of the language.

What's all the shouting for? Why are you making such a kerfuffle? — What is the reason for all these cries? Why are you making such a fuss?

Hullabaloo

No, this word was not coined by Muse lead singer Matthew Bellamy, they just used it as the title of their live album. Hullabaloo [ˌhʌləbəˈluː] is a shout, uproar, hubbub, bubbling, scandal, raised voices, noise raised by angry people.

Did you hear all that hullabaloo in the office today? - Did you hear all this buzz in the office today?

Squabble

Squabble [ˈskwɒb(ə)l] - another word for a quarrel or squabble, this time over some trifle.

He tried to settle the family squabble over the color of the upholstery. - He tried to cover up a family dispute over upholstery color.

Gobbledygook

To the English ear, the turkey makes sounds like “gobble, gobble, gobble” . It is not hard to guess that the funny English word gobbledygook [ˈɡɒb(ə)ldɪˌɡuːk] originated from a meaningless sound and was invented in the 1940s to denote complete abracadabra, nonsense, empty chatter, official bureaucratic language. It is also used if someone is trying to use too many long "difficult" words without understanding their meaning or deliberately "confusing" their speech.

The Director was talking a load of gobbledygook in that meeting. I have no idea what he wants! - The director said some nonsense at that meeting. I have no idea what he wants!

Gibberish

If someone is caught gobbledegook , it is highly likely that they say gibberish [ˈdʒɪb(ə)rɪʃ]. In Russian there are many colorful equivalents of this word - gibberish, nonsense, nonsense, rubbish, a set of words and even bullshit.

My one-year-old nephew can say a few words, but most of what comes out of his mouth is gibberish. - My 1 year old nephew can say a few words, but basically he can't say anything articulate.

Balderdash

Balserdash [ˈbɔːldədaʃ] is another English word for nonsense, nonsense and nonsense. Initially, it denoted an incomprehensible mixture of strong drinks, but over time it acquired a figurative meaning and turned from “burda” into “nonsense”:

His remarks are utter balderdash from start to finish. - His comments are complete nonsense from start to finish.

Malarkey

It seems quite logical that the strangest and funniest words in English mean something incomprehensible or obviously false. Malarkey [məˈlɑːki] is fiction, nonsense, fiction, nonsense and utter nonsense.

That's a lot of/a bunch of malarkey! — All this is fiction!

Discombobulated

Once you hear a fair beat of gobbledygook, gibberish or malarkey , and you will definitely feel absolutely discombobulated [ˌdɪskəmˈbɒbjʊleɪtɪd], This adjective can also mean "scattered" and "disorganized":

I was so discombobulated last night that I put my car keys in the fridge! - I was so distracted last night that I stuffed my car keys in the refrigerator.

I get completely discombobulated when I think of figures that big . “Such huge numbers completely confuse me.

Flummoxed

Flummoxed [flʌməkst] is another funny-sounding adjective meaning "bewildered", "bewildered", and "embarrassed".

He was completely flummoxed by the third examination question. — The third question on the exam completely stumped him

Befuddled

Adjective befuddled [bɪˈfʌdlld] is closer in meaning to the expression “confused”, “confused”, “stunned”.

Even in my befuddled state I managed to call the police. - Even in such a dumbfounded state, I was able to call the police.

Dumbfounded

Dumbfounded [dʌmˈfaʊndɪd] translates as “stunned, dumbfounded, dumbfounded”, literally “stupefied with surprise or shock” - this adjective appeared as a result of the word dumb "numb" + to confound "to confuse, confuse".

He was dumbfounded at the double life his longtime partner had been leading. - The double life his longtime partner lived stunned him.

Flabbergasted

You can be both dumbfounded and flabbergasted in great amazement [ˈflæbəɡɑːstɪd]—the latter implies that you even took your breath away from shock and surprise.

When I found out that I'd got the part I was absolutely flabbergasted . “When I found out that I got this role, I was amazed to the core.

Haphazard

The list of funny English words also includes the adjective haphazard [hapˈhazəd] - “accidental, thoughtless, made at random or at random”.

I continued my studies in a rather haphazard way. - I continued my studies in a rather chaotic and unsystematic manner.

Ramshackle

Adjective ramshackle [ˈramʃak(ə)l ] in the 19th century could be considered a synonym for haphazard , but today it means “dilapidated, dilapidated, dilapidated, fallen into decay”.

Their family home was a large, ramshackle house with an untended and brambly garden. - Their family nest was a large dilapidated mansion with a neglected and overgrown garden.

Lackadaisical

Do you need an adjective to describe someone who is lazy, lacking in initiative, lethargic and lethargic? Lackadaisical [ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkl] would be just the way!

He has a rather lackadaisical approach to his work. - He is rather indifferent to his work and does it carelessly.

Funny English words that are missing in Russian -

Neologisms that should be learned

It happens that you understand everything, but you don't know how to succinctly and ironically describe this or that life ~~misunderstanding~~ phenomenon. In such a difficult situation, funny English words can come to the rescue. Just don’t make faces, imagining the inappropriate use of English words pronounced with a strong Russian accent, where necessary and not necessary. We will talk about the neologisms of the English language, many of which have not yet come up with Russian analogues.

New phenomena are constantly emerging and developing in the world, the description of which by already existing words turns out to be too capacious…. Inventive English-speaking citizens did not lose their heads and came up with interesting terms for modern realities that sound concise and funny. Let's use their creativity and take note of a few of these words 🙂

When reading, be sure to include a sense of humor, because all the descriptions are a little exaggerated and have a comic character

Mac nazi

Do you know what an Apple fan and a Nazi can have in common? But native English speakers found something in common - the Nazis do not recognize other nationalities, and radical Apple fans - other brands. Therefore, if you are a fan of a bitten apple and recommend to all your friends to use exclusively “apple” products; I bought myself a MacBook (so what, on credit, it’s not a pity to pay interest on it) and you are already starting to save up for a new iPhone model - there is a high probability of getting the nickname mac nazi (mac nazi).

Menoporsche

He is in his early 40s and hides his beer belly, which has grown over the years, behind a stylish leather jacket or tracksuit that he thinks makes him look younger. She's wearing trendy high heels and a ton of makeup on her face, which she hopes makes her look a little older than her actual age. Still, suddenly, someone will find out that, according to the law, she still cannot drink alcohol. And now they are driving in a brand new expensive car, and he sincerely hopes that young girls (like the one sitting next to him) are really crazy about him. If a midlife crisis manifested itself in a man in this way, then the name of this age crisis is menoporsche (a combination of the word “menopause” with the name of a famous car brand).

Gaydar

Do you recognize a representative of a sexual minority from a mile away? Can you unmistakably identify him in the crowd? Well, in our opinion, a very useless skill, albeit an interesting one. And in the States, you would be called short for gay radar - that is, gaydar. We now believe that it would be much more useful to be able to feel the approach of the guardians of the law from a mile away, especially those who jump out of the bushes and strive to issue a fine for nothing, for nothing.

Gynobibliophobia

If the popularity of Dontsova's one-day books makes you feel fear (believe us, too), and the fact that Stephenie Meyer earned several million from her "Twilight" makes your hair stand on end - then you can be called a gynecobibliphobe - a person , who is afraid of female writers (but we then guess that it's not about fear at all :D). Although, who knows, maybe fear has a place to be ... And then suddenly they once decide to write about you - that's really what really gives you goosebumps!

Christmas creep

October is just around the corner, and you start to panic that you don't know where (and most importantly, with whom) to celebrate the New Year. Or maybe, on the contrary, you already know exactly what you will give to whom, and how much the meeting of the coming year will cost you. Then you succumbed to the so-called Christmas creep syndrome. This term refers to the phenomenon when people begin to prepare for the winter holidays earlier every year. Remember this term, but we advise you not to suffer like this, but to enjoy the current moment 😉

A Russian

Do not rush to think that this is about a person from Russia. "Russian" in English-speaking countries is usually called a gloomy, joyless person. Well, it seems that all our “okays” and phrases like “be positive” do not make Russians more cheerful in the eyes of English-speaking citizens. We offer to go to the mirror, rehearse a smile a la "from ear to ear" and go to correct this stupid stereotype.

Bio-accessory

Taking your ugliest friend on a double date to make yourself stand out from her background? In this case, your girlfriend is an accessory, or rather a bio-accessory. Accessories - of course, will add a few points to your image. That's just not worth using people for this purpose, seriously.

Refrigerator rights

Do you know how to distinguish a real friend from just a good friend? According to the rights to your refrigerator, that's what the Americans call it (refrigerator rights). This is when your friend, coming to visit you, first of all goes to look what delicious you have for today. Such a right is, in fact, a detector of true friendship; you can’t do that when visiting a stranger.

Driving the bus

Decided to visit a friend, but out of habit accidentally got to work? Then you have driving the bus syndrome. Do not panic, it is treated quite easily - have a good rest and forget about work for a while, and the ill-fated syndrome is gone.

Oprahization

Xenia broke her nail. And now, heartbroken Ksyusha is ready to shout about the tragedy to the whole world. She intends to call the radio and come to the show ... What do you mean it doesn’t fit !? How is this plot not dramatic enough!? Then you can trumpet your grief to all honest people on Facebook, and, of course, post a photo of the broken poor fellow on Instagram, commenting on it somehow thoughtfully, like “what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger” ( ~~Nietzsche~~ Ksusha). This not-quite-healthy desire to share one's sorrows with a wide audience is called "oprahization", which comes from the name of the popular "Woprah Winfrey Show".

Quarter life crisis

You have already graduated from university, and you have been working in a boring low-paying job for a year, and you do not know which direction to move on. You used to think that in adulthood you would have everything in ointment, but now the rose-colored glasses have fallen off, and you have no idea how to continue to live without them. This problem is faced by young people around the world. And psychologists have already come up with a name for such an age crisis - a quarter-life crisis (sometimes a crisis of 25). You should not be upset, because everything is still ahead :).

Climate porn

Ecology is not what it used to be. But a walk with posters calling for the preservation of the environment under the windows of the mayor's office or a post in the social. networks in which you tell the whole world, well, or 500 friends on Facebook, how you are worried about the state of the environment, most likely will not change the situation. But you can start sorting garbage on your own, try to save water and agitate your loved ones for this. And defiantly showing concern for the state of the environment without any real action was called eco-porno (climate porn). Better not to be caught doing this.

Table queen

Table queen is by no means a compliment to a luxurious young lady who sits at the table and attracts admiring glances to her person. This is the name of the lady who is indignant that she got this terrible table in the center of the hall, but that dumb girl with her boyfriend (who probably had to take out a loan to take her madam to this expensive place) got a comfortable table by the window. And so, the indignant lady loudly asks to call the administrator and demands to put her at a better table ... And she deserves the nickname "queen of the table".

Proletarian drift

He works as a middle manager at two jobs, collecting money for his lover's new mink coat while finally paying off the loan for his brand new Mercedes. At the same time, he is ready to demonstrate to everyone and everything that everything is fine with his finances, turning his nose high and showing off his successes at every corner .... A person who, at any cost, tries to acquire everything that is most expensive and exclusive for himself, while, in fact, he does not have the money to pay for all this, suffers from the so-called proletarian drift. At the same time, all his show-offs are just a cheap trick that can be easily seen through.

Globish

"Mai neim Petya and I go England tumorov" - ~~welcome to hell~~ get to know global English (globish). This is a simplified version of the English language, for those who believe that only one and a half thousand words are enough for communication, and prefer not to bother with learning English grammar. Presumably, such a hybrid of English should make it easier to understand between people from different countries. But, the funny thing is that native English speakers can't make out almost anything said in Globish.

Closet music

A brutal man comes home in the evening with “sleeves” stuffed on his hands and turns on…. Justin Bieber! Of course, with headphones: suddenly the neighbors will hear! At the same time, even to the closest soul, even after a bottle of vodka, he would never tell about his secret musical preferences. Music that you like, but feel ashamed to admit it, is called closet music. She should have stayed there...

Conversational puma

Everyone among the acquaintances has that infection that knows everything, but is silent... And only when some kind of trouble occurs, she shouts out “I knew it” or “well, I told you so.” If this was not found among your acquaintances, do not rejoice in advance that you managed to avoid the talking cougar (conversational puma). After all, there is another variety of them: Mr. "Yes, I know, I know" and Miss "I know."

Shocklog

“You won't believe what happened today! Yes, I saw this - do not get up to die! If you find a blog with similar phrases, then know that such a blog is commonly called a shoclog. It is conducted with the sole purpose of discouraging the public.

Retro shopping

Do not rush to think that retro shopping is a shopping trip with the aim of buying old things. In fact, retro shopping is when you bought some thing, for example, a laptop, but after two weeks the model you purchased began to be sold much cheaper. And now, you are tormented by the fact that you didn’t wait a couple of weeks with the purchase, and you run around all the stores with appliances, comparing prices.

Egocasting. egocasting.

Comfort TV

Your day has obviously not gone well. You had to work overtime, the store ran out of your favorite buns, and on the way home it suddenly began to rain, and you were soaked to the skin. But don't worry! At home, you can lie down on the sofa, turn on your favorite TV series, and immerse yourself in the world of Diego from distant Brazil, who has been secretly in love with Maria for 5 years, who also secretly loves him, but unfortunate circumstances force her to marry Antonio ... Welcome to the comfort zone -TV!

Brandalism

You walk through the streets of the city, turn your head to the right - a poster “flaunts” on the building calling for brushing your teeth exclusively with Colgate toothpaste; you look to the left - and there Vasya smiles at you from an advertising poster, assuring you that you need to vote for him in these elections, because he is the most honest of all ~~crooks~~ . Such veiling of architectural structures with tasteless advertising posters is called brandism (sort of like vandalism, but branded).

Garage Mahal

Garage Mahal is a modern marvel of architecture that consists of multi-storey car parks or garages.