Top Ten Weird Words in English (One Minute Reads)

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Language is a fascinating realm filled with a vast assortment of words, each holding its own significance and purpose. While we often rely on familiar vocabulary to express ourselves, but there exists a hidden trove of peculiar and seldom-used words that can add a dash of intrigue to our conversations. From the act of defenestration to the estimation of floccinaucinihilipilification, these ten unusual words open the door to a linguistic realm that is both peculiar and captivating. Join me on a journey through the labyrinth of language as we explore these eccentric and whimsical terms, enriching our lexicon with their peculiar charm.

1. Defenestration: The act of throwing someone or something out of a window.
2. Floccinaucinihilipilification: The estimation of something as worthless or unimportant.
3. Nudiustertian: Referring to the day before yesterday.
4. Limerence: The state of being infatuated or obsessed with someone, typically accompanied by intrusive thoughts and fantasies.
5. Widdershins: Moving in a counterclockwise or contrary direction.
6. Callipygian: Having well-shaped buttocks.
7. Bumfuzzle: To confuse or perplex.
8. Snollygoster: A shrewd, unprincipled person, especially a politician.
9. Eructation: The act of belching or producing gas from the stomach through the mouth.
10. Quire: A unit of measurement for paper, equal to 24 sheets.