It's a bit of a crazy bet to try to identify the funniest English words from a vocabulary of 750,000 words. After all, when choosing words, it is important to consider the context and theme, because, for example, words that are funny to ordinary people from the world of gambling, are perfectly normal and professional terms. By the way, check out the best payout casino games, which can give you the same pleasure as reading this article about the words.
The talented authors on our team shared their favorite words with us and we came up with a list of the funniest (and sometimes strangest) words.
1. Shenanigans
Meaning: secret or dishonest activity or maneuver, mischief.
Funny because: this word is as sharp, light, and funny as the harmless hoax it describes.
2. Bamboozle
Meaning: to deceive by using devious methods.
Funny because: it's hard to imagine pronouncing this bamboozled word with a serious look on your face.
3. Bodacious
Meaning: excellent, remarkable, attractive.
Funny because: do you remember Jeff Spicoli in the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High? Yeah, that guy was “bodacious.”
4. Brouhaha
Meaning: a noisy and overexcited reaction or response.
Funny because: it literally already contains the onomatopoeia “haha.” Saying this word out loud without a smile on your face is practically impossible!
5. Canoodle
Meaning: to kiss and cuddle lovingly.
Funny because: if you had a very traditional grandmother, that's probably the word she used to describe romantic affection. It was a word that made you giggle with laughter back then and you still find it funny today.
6. Gnarly
Meaning: difficult, bad, or cool.
Funny because: this is a popular word in the extreme sports community, used to describe extreme actions (insert your sarcasm here).
7. Goggle
Meaning: well-fitting glasses with side shields or looking at the eyes wide open, usually with amazement.
Funny because: when used as a verb, Goggle means to look with wide-open eyes and look a little silly. Having your mouth gawked further enhances this effect. LOL!
8. Gubbins
Meaning: various and varied articles, a gadget.
Funny because: the pronunciation of “gubbins” is particularly strange and guttural. In fact, it is a really strange old word. Apparently more than 400 years old.
9. Malarkey
Meaning: nonsense, hogwash.
Funny because: a hilarious and absurd word for something stupid or absurd.
10. Nincompoop
Meaning: a silly or stupid person.
Funny because: once again, could we have invented a more ridiculous word to describe a fool? Although it is an insult, it is far too funny not to use it from time to time.