Buzz·Posted on 8 Dec 2019Even English Majors Will Find This Word Definition Quiz DifficultWelcome to the weird and wacky words of the English language folks.by Clare AstonBuzzFeed StaffFacebookPinterestTwitterMailLink What is the meaning of borborygmus? Rumbling or gurgling in the stomach. Correct Incorrect Rumbling or gurgling in the stomach. A ball hog, normally referring to a player in sport. Correct Incorrect A ball hog, normally referring to a player in sport. A dinosaur. Correct Incorrect A dinosaur. What is the meaning of cacophony? A crescendo in a musical piece. Correct Incorrect A crescendo in a musical piece. A harsh sound. Correct Incorrect A harsh sound. The rounded opening of a bowl or vase. Correct Incorrect The rounded opening of a bowl or vase. What is the meaning of curmudgeon? A normal item, like baseball bat, that is used to hit someone and cause harm. Correct Incorrect A normal item, like baseball bat, that is used to hit someone and cause harm. A small bird identified by their blue breast. Correct Incorrect A small bird identified by their blue breast. An altogether miserable person. Correct Incorrect An altogether miserable person. What is the meaning of fipple? Slang for "frigid nipple." Correct Incorrect Slang for "frigid nipple." The name given to the action of fumbling the tossing of a coin. Correct Incorrect The name given to the action of fumbling the tossing of a coin. The end section of a flute or organ pipe. Correct Incorrect The end section of a flute or organ pipe. What is the meaning of flummox? To become confused or unsure of what's going on. Correct Incorrect To become confused or unsure of what's going on. The offspring of a flamingo. Correct Incorrect The offspring of a flamingo. A Danish sweet cake. Correct Incorrect A Danish sweet cake. What is the meaning of lackadaisical? A long, winding walk without purpose. Correct Incorrect A long, winding walk without purpose. To be lacking in life and spirit. Correct Incorrect To be lacking in life and spirit. A small-time thief. Correct Incorrect A small-time thief. What is the meaning of whiffle? Small ball used in racketball. Correct Incorrect Small ball used in racketball. A dance move common in the 80s. Correct Incorrect A dance move common in the 80s. To blow with light, shifting gusts. Correct Incorrect To blow with light, shifting gusts. What is the meaning of hyperbole? An obviously extravagant statement. Correct Incorrect An obviously extravagant statement. A poll taken by a political party to determine an outcome. Correct Incorrect A poll taken by a political party to determine an outcome. A professional hoola-hoop player. Correct Incorrect A professional hoola-hoop player. What is the meaning of bibliophile? Someone afraid of books. Correct Incorrect Someone afraid of books. A collector of books. Correct Incorrect A collector of books. A lover of books. Correct Incorrect A lover of books. What is the meaning of bloviate? To speak pompously and for an exorbitant amount of time. Correct Incorrect To speak pompously and for an exorbitant amount of time. To take a deep breath before trying to float. Correct Incorrect To take a deep breath before trying to float. When someone puffs up their chest to try and be intimidating. Correct Incorrect When someone puffs up their chest to try and be intimidating. What is the meaning of salutations? The act of saluting. Correct Incorrect The act of saluting. Another way to say hello. Correct Incorrect Another way to say hello. A yoga pose. Correct Incorrect A yoga pose. What is the meaning of grievance? Something considered to be the grounds of a complaint. Correct Incorrect Something considered to be the grounds of a complaint. To be physically or mentally hurt. Correct Incorrect To be physically or mentally hurt. To complain loudly at anyone who will listen. Correct Incorrect To complain loudly at anyone who will listen. What is the meaning of somnolent Another word for being bankrupt. Correct Incorrect Another word for being bankrupt. Another word for sleepy, or drowsy. Correct Incorrect Another word for sleepy, or drowsy. Referring to someone who refuses to uses synthetic cleaning products. Correct Incorrect Referring to someone who refuses to uses synthetic cleaning products. What is the meaning of hansom? An old-school carriage. Correct Incorrect An old-school carriage. The young son of a handsome man. Correct Incorrect The young son of a handsome man. A stiff bow-tie folded in a particular way. Correct Incorrect A stiff bow-tie folded in a particular way. What is the meaning of cravat? A man's scarf that is worn like a tie. Correct Incorrect A man's scarf that is worn like a tie. A breed of cat. Correct Incorrect A breed of cat. The name of the seed found in a pomegranate. Correct Incorrect The name of the seed found in a pomegranate.