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Funny Words
6951. Defenestration
A noun meaning the throwing of a person or thing out a window. See also Violence.
Funny Foods
6952. Kartoffel
The German word for "potato." Just to illustrate how much funnier this language is than English, consider that "Herr Kartoffelkopf" is German for "Mr. Potato Head." See also Fictional, German.
Funny Instruments
6953. Didgeridoo Shop
An Australian instrument that, in the wrong hands, sounds like a bumblebee with a hangover.
Funny Words
6954. Bugle Shop
Plosives and short, open vowels make this word a winner. It's best if you picture it being played by a funny animal, like a llama or a pelican.
Funny Words
6955. Blunderbuss
A short, wide-barreled musket. In the original Dutch it was donderbus, 'thunder-box', but the name was altered owing to its tendency to explode in peoples' faces. See also Old-Timey, Weapons.
Funny Things to Do
6958. Taking a Shower and Really Feeling the Water
When I finally have the time, I'd like to enjoy a shower like this. See also Bathroom.
Funny Words
6959. Caddywampus
The state of being grossly out of alignment, skewed, or uneven. A great Midwestern phrase; make sure to pronounce with a long 'E' for the full effect. See also Slang.
Funny Words
6960. Higgledy-Piggledy
Askew, without prior planning, or every which way. See also Slang.