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185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably)

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Do you know what one of the key factors allowing languages to stay alive for centuries is? It’s because they are evolving together with the people they are used by, the culture, and the historical happenings. And we, being not so green on the topic of evolution, know that once something has evolved, the primary version of it becomes obsolete (usually). The same goes for words! Take, for instance, some of the old English words, like bumfuzzle and cattywampus - nobody knows anymore what they mean or that they ever existed! Sorry, now you are aware of their existence, so scratch the latter. Still, they definitely fall under the category of obsolete words and find their place neatly in our list of outdated words!

Before you scroll down below to see the funny words, be advised to do so in your leisure time as you might find yourself spending way more time than you should reading these weird words and laughing at them heartily. Or trying to make your own dictionary entirely out of these outdated words. Now that sounds like a dandy idea, doesn’t it? What’s even more fun is that some of these also fall under the category of outdated slang words, so, yeah - a wave of nostalgia is incoming!

Right-o, grab a pen and a piece of paper - you will definitely want to write some of these bad boys down! Be sure to give your vote for the obsolete word that has amused you the most, and share this article with your friends!

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#1

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Growlery

Meaning: A place where you can retreat from the world when you’re in bad mood

23points

Poppy 2 years ago

I'm using this from now on

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#2

Cool beans

Meaning: Used to express approval or delight

22points

MGlenn 2 years ago

My whole family says this all the time

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#3

Hornswoggle

Meaning: To scam or con

22points

sarah downer 2 years ago

Elizabeth?

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#4

Whippersnapper

Meaning: A young and unimportant person who behaves in a way that others think is too confident and rude

21points

L̸1̶z̵ 2 years ago

My grandpa uses this one lol

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#5

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Poltroon

Meaning: A spiritless coward; craven

21points

Magnifico Giganticus 2 years ago

Sean Connery used this word for Alex Trebek on Celebrity Jeopardy!

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#6

Fuzzle

Meaning: To have a good time – drunk or intoxicated

20points

Shannon Mallory 2 years ago

Our family has always used "fuzzled" to describe the look of someone who has just awakened.

5points

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#7

Rapscallion

Meaning: A person who causes trouble

20points

wenzday mary 2 years ago

I called my 1 year old this about 30 minutes ago.

8points

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#8

Twelvemonth

Meaning: A year

20points

Kookamunga 2 years ago

I know fortnight is two weeks - do they still use this term in the UK?

4points

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#9

Paramour

Meaning: A person that somebody is having a romantic or sexual relationship with

18points

Jay Cox 2 years ago

That's the legal term, used in courtrooms. Not a lawyer just a crazy kids mom

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#10

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Peeler

Meaning: A police officer

18points

Shannon Mallory 2 years ago

A very Irishism. Mr Peel is the same source for the (still in use) English term Bobbies for police officers. The Irish chose to use the slightly more denigrating-sounding Peelers.

5points

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#11

Baloney

Meaning: Ideas, statements or beliefs that you think are silly or not true; lies

17points

Kookamunga 2 years ago

This one is still in use.

13points

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#12

Lumming

Meaning: The overwhelming urge to do nothing

16points

Jihana 2 years ago

That's one word that will come in handy!

5points

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#13

Gallivant

Meaning: To go from place to place enjoying yourself

15points

Kipper 2 years ago

I use this all the time....have you been gallivanting again?

11points

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#14

Hootenanny

Meaning: An informal social event at which people play folk music, sing and sometimes dance

15points

#15

Apricity

Meaning: The warmth of the sun in winter

15points

L̸1̶z̵ 2 years ago

I will begin use of this term very soon, I think....

2points

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#16

Twattle

Meaning: To gossip

14points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

or a group of T**ats talking

10points

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#17

Gorgonize

Meaning: To have a paralyzing or mesmerizing effect on

14points

Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago

Clearly a reference to the Gorgon, Medusa!

4points

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#18

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Resistentialism

Meaning: Seemingly spiteful behavior manifested by inanimate objects

14points

Mark Serbian, PK&RG,W 2 years ago

This would adequately describe the printer in my office ...

11points

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#19

Sluberdegullion

Meaning: A filthy, slobbering person

14points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

Hey !! I am so !!!

2points

#20

Zenzizenzizenzic

Meaning: An obsolete form of mathematical notation representing the eighth power of a number

14points

Kipper 2 years ago

You just made that up......😂

9points

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#21

Wonder-wench

Meaning: A sweetheart

14points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

HAHAHAHA I would be careful using this one ...

8points

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#22

Pistoleer

Meaning: One who is armed with a pistol

14points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

or a person training to be a professional drunk ..

3points

#23

Salamander

Meaning: A red-hot iron or poker

14points

Kookamunga 2 years ago

It could also mean this guy.... salamander...5edf6e.jpg

4points

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#24

Sanguinary

Meaning: Involving or causing much bloodshed

14points

sofacushionfort 2 years ago

Or an imbalance of the blood humor. Compare to phlegmatic, bilious and choleric

6points

#25

Fiddlesticks

Meaning: Used to say that you disagree with somebody

13points

AKRaven 2 years ago

lol, my mom would use this but not with that meaning, she would say it if there was a slight annoyance (burnt toast or dropped something) :)

7points

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#26

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Elflock

Meaning: A lock of hair, fancifully regarded as having been tangled by the elves

13points

Asexual nope rope 2 years ago

When I was a child my mum called my hair by my ears elf locks

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#27

Beef-witted

Meaning: Stupid; dull

13points

Squirrelly Panda 2 years ago

Never heard of beef-witted. I assume it is the masculine version of hen-witted. There is also more hair than wit, nitwit, numbskull, featherbrain.

3points

#28

Blackguard

Meaning: A rude or unscrupulous person

13points

#29

Coxcomb

Meaning: A conceited foolish person; a dandy

13points

#30

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Fandangle

Meaning: An ornate or fantastic ornament

13points

nope. absolutely not. 5 months ago

I still use this ))

0points

#31

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Fizgig

Meaning: A silly or flirtatious young woman

13points

Kandrea's World 2 years ago

The gefling's pet in the movie The Dark Crystal was named Fizgig.

2points

#32

Thenceforth

Meaning: From that time, place, or point onward

13points

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#33

Thither

Meaning: To or toward that place

13points

#34

Jargogle

Meaning: To confuse or bamboozle

13points

David Smith 2 years ago

I like it!

0points

#35

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Tickled

Meaning: Pleased; when you think something is funny.

12points

Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago

Tickled pink!

3points

#36

With squirrel

Meaning: Pregnant; expecting a baby

12points

Squirrelly Panda 2 years ago

Expecting, in an interesting way/condition, about to be confined (very pregnant), bun in the oven, and so many more euphemisms

2points

#37

Fishwife

Meaning: A woman who sells fish

12points

AKRaven 2 years ago

or a course mannered woman prone to shouting

6points

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#38

Grimalkin

Meaning: An old female cat

12points

#39

Iron horse

Meaning: A steam locomotive

12points

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#40

Quaggy

Meaning: Flabby; marshy

12points

Jaguarundi 2 years ago

Quagmire.

2points

#41

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Scapegrace

Meaning: A mischievous person; a rascal

12points

#42

Going steady

Meaning: Having a long, fairly serious romantic relationship

11points

#43

Hooch

Meaning: Strong alcoholic drink, especially something that has been made illegally

11points

Jaguarundi 2 years ago

Not to be confused with "hoochie mama".

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#44

Frock

Meaning: A dress

11points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

I still like using this one. that's a lovely frock.

4points

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#45

Yuppie

Meaning: A young college-educated adult who is employed in a well-paying profession and who lives and works in or near a large city

11points

Kookamunga 2 years ago

YUP - Young Urban Professional

7points

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#46

Cockalorum

Meaning: A self-important little man

11points

Kandrea's World 2 years ago

Just found a new favorite word! ☺️

2points

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#47

California widow

Meaning: A married woman whose husband has been absent for an extended period

11points

Devin Singh 2 years ago

Fun tangentially related fact. A California tuxedo or a California suit is when you pair a navy blazer with light/tan/khaki pants.

3points

#48

Asunder

Meaning: Apart from each other

11points

Kookamunga 2 years ago

Still at use in weddings, right? "What God has joined together let no man put asunder"

7points

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#49

Bedlam

Meaning: An asylum for the mentally ill

11points

Shannon Mallory 2 years ago

Shortened from "Bethlehem" from the name of an English sanitarium (St Mary's of Bethlehem), hence the connection to chaos and insanity

10points

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#50

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Gammer

Meaning: An old woman

11points

Kipper 2 years ago

No teeth.....

2points

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#51

God's acre

Meaning: A churchyard

11points

#52

Hearken

Meaning: To listen

11points

David Smith 2 years ago

Hark! The Herald Angels sing, glory to the newborn King!

2points

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#53

Horseless carriage

Meaning: a car; automobile

11points

#54

Jakes

Meaning: An outdoor toilet

11points

Jaguarundi 2 years ago

Dunny.

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#55

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Knave

Meaning: A dishonest or unscrupulous fellow

11points

#56

Small beer

Meaning: Weak or inferior beer

11points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

a small beer is a pony ( beer in a small glass )

3points

#57

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Sweetmeat

Meaning: An item of confectionery or sweet food

11points

Squirrelly Panda 2 years ago

As opposed to sweetbreads, which are some internal organs of animals, like the pancreas and thalmus glands so sweetmeat is not meat and sweetbread is not bread.

6points

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#58

Unhand

Meaning: To remove the hand from; let go

11points

Kookamunga 2 years ago

Unhand me, you beastly brute!

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#59

Whence

Meaning: From what place, source, or cause

11points

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#60

Zounds

Meaning: An expression of surprise or indignation

11points

Squirrelly Panda 2 years ago (edited)

Zoiks! Gadzooks! Ye gads! I could be wrong, but I think zounds comes from God's hounds. (Edit because autocorrect turned gads into gadsden for some reason)

3points

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#61

Fudgel

Meaning: Pretending to work when you’re really just goofing off

11points

#62

Grog-Blossom

Meaning: The rosy red hue of an alcoholic’s nose

11points

Jaguarundi 2 years ago

Gin -blossoms too, not just the band's name.

2points

#63

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Kerfuffle

Meaning: A disturbance or commotion typically caused by a dispute or conflict

11points

Jaguarundi 2 years ago

I still use this one.

4points

#64

Galoshes

Meaning: Rubber shoes that are worn over normal shoes in wet weather

10points

Jaguarundi 2 years ago

I still call rubber buckled boots galoshes.

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#65

Clicker

Meaning: A device that allows you to operate a television, etc. from a distance

10points

Jihana 2 years ago

A remote control?

4points

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#66

Stoked

Meaning: Excited and pleased about something

10points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

so not stoked you think this world is old.

3points

#67

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Broad

Meaning: A woman

10points

Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago

"Well, I have studied abroad... or two!"

3points

#68

Phat

Meaning: Very good

10points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

still is :) :) :)

4points

#69

Boob tube

Meaning: The television

10points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

or tops women wore in the 80's that had no sleeves or shoulders ..

5points

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#70

Britches

Meaning: Short trousers fastened just below the knee

10points

Steffi Rose 2 years ago

We say this in the south

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#71

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Grumpish

Meaning: Bad-tempered; sulky

10points

#72

Curglaff

Meaning: The shock felt when one first plunges into cold water

10points

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#73

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Lunting

Meaning: Walking around while smoking a pipe

10points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

them yuppies lunting around getting munted ...

3points

#74

Callipygian

Meaning: Having well-shaped buttocks.

10points

Rod McCabe 2 years ago

Thats like "anaconda"

0points

#75

Houppelande

Meaning: A loose belted overgown usually with long wide sleeves, dagged edges, a fur lining, and full-length skirt often with slits in it

10points

IamMe 2 years ago

They sound amazingly comfy.

2points

#76

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Affright

Meaning: To frighten (someone)

10points

#77

Brimstone

Meaning: Sulfur

10points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

something you walk on when you upset your mother ..

1point

#78

Camelopard

Meaning: A giraffe

10points

Jihana 2 years ago

A camel-leopard? Seems legit

4points

#79

Cordwainer

Meaning: A shoemaker

10points

sofacushionfort 2 years ago

Vs a cobbler, who only repairs them

2points

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#80

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Espousal

Meaning: A marriage; engagement

10points

Huddo's sister 2 years ago

Also 'an act of adopting or supporting a cause, belief, or way of life'

0points

#81

Gadzooks

Meaning: An expression of surprise or annoyance

10points

sofacushionfort 2 years ago

From “God’s hooks” hooks = the nails from the crucifixion.

2points

#82

Glabriety

Meaning: Baldness

10points

David Smith 2 years ago

I need to use this one.

0points

#83

Leech

Meaning: A physician; healer

10points

Jaguarundi 2 years ago

A person who lives off of your good graces giving nothing in return.

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#84

Love apple

Meaning: A tomato

10points

sofacushionfort 2 years ago

The New World tomato was suspected of inflaming sexual desire. Italian cuisine: we’ll have that.

4points

#85

Parlor

Meaning: A room used primarily for conversation or the reception of guests

10points

Jaguarundi 2 years ago

Usually covered in protective plastic and off-limits to everyone!

3points

#86

Picaroon

Meaning: A scoundrel

10points

Gabrielle Reeve 1 year ago

trump

0points

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#87

Plain over

Meaning: lament; cry over

10points

#88

Slugabed

Meaning: A person who stays in bed after the usual or proper time to get up

10points

Squirrelly Panda 2 years ago

A layabout

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#89

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Strumpet

Meaning: A female prostitute

10points

#90

Water closet

Meaning: A compartment or room with a toilet

10points

Devin Singh 2 years ago

This is still common parlance in many parts of the UK.

5points

#91

Tittynope

Meaning: A small quantity of something left over

10points

Heather Barnett 2 years ago

I think this is the first one that made me go 'no, that can't be a real word' XD

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#92

Tight

Meaning: Drunk; tipsy

9points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

wow girl you look drunk .. hahahaha

3points

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#93

Stepping out

Meaning: Being unfaithful; cheating

9points

Squirrelly Panda 2 years ago

Could also mean going on a date, even if single. Bachelor stepping out, not a big deal. Married person stepping out was fodder for gossip (as well as straight up wrong)

2points

#94

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Pismire

Meaning: An archaic word for an ant

9points

Huddo's sister 2 years ago

Similar to my favourite 'mouldwarp, archaic word for mole (animal)'.

0points

#95

Excogigate

Meaning: Think out, plan, or devise

9points

L̸1̶z̵ 2 years ago

Still used here

0points

#96

Snoutfair

Meaning: Having a fair countenance; fair-faced, comely, handsome

9points

#97

Brabble

Meaning: To argue stubbornly about trifles; wrangle

9points

#98

Twitter-light

Meaning: Twilight

9points

#99

Apothecary

Meaning: One who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes

9points

L̸1̶z̵ 2 years ago

There is a brand that uses already in its name so this is still used as well

2points

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#100

Buss

Meaning: A kiss

9points

#101

Cutpurse

Meaning: A pickpocket; thief

9points

#102

Dame

Meaning: An elderly or mature woman

9points

#103

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Damsel

Meaning: A young unmarried woman

9points

Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago

Frequently to be found in distress.

4points

#104

Darbies

Meaning: Handcuffs

9points

#105

Jade

Meaning: A bad-tempered or disreputable woman

9points

#106

Man-at-arms

Meaning: A heavily armed and usually mounted soldier

9points

Kandrea's World 2 years ago

He-man's best friend!

2points

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#107

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Mayhap

Meaning: Perhaps; possibly

9points

#108

Mooncalf

Meaning: A foolish person

9points

Gabrielle Reeve 1 year ago

trump

0points

#109

Schoolmarm

Meaning: A woman who is a schoolteacher especially in a rural or small-town school

9points

#110

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Boreism

Meaning: The act or condition of being a bore

9points

#111

Hugger-mugger

Meaning: To act in a secretive manner

9points

#112

Rolodex

Meaning: A rotating card file device used to store business contact information

8points

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#113

Pocketbook

Meaning: A small bag for money, keys, etc., carried especially by women

8points

Kookamunga 2 years ago

I still use pocketbook when referring to my purse.

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#114

Bosom

Meaning: A woman’s chest or breasts

8points

Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago

🎶 Everybody needs a bosom for a pillow, everybody needs a bosom! 🎶

1point

#115

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Percolator

Meaning: A pot for making coffee, in which boiling water is forced up a central tube and then comes down again through the coffee

8points

Jaguarundi 2 years ago

Camping gear, I have used this frequently. I have one in blue and white enamelware.

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#116

TiVo

Meaning: A brand of digital video recorder and subscription-based service used chiefly for recording television programs

8points

#117

Videotape

Meaning: A type of magnetic tape used in the past for recording moving pictures and sound; a box containing this tape, also called a video cassette

8points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

Hands up who still owns at least one ??

10points

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#118

Whoopee

Meaning: A sexual play

8points

Kookamunga 2 years ago

TV game show Newlywed Game, Bob Eubanks used "making whoopee" as a euphemism for sex.....anyone remember? whoopee-63...8c587a.jpg

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#119

Snowbrowth

Meaning: Freshly melted snow

8points

#120

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Monsterful

Meaning: Extraordinary; marvelous

8points

#121

Quockerwodger

Meaning: A type of wooden puppet controlled by strings

8points

Devin Singh 2 years ago

Isn't that a marionette?

1point

#122

Ague

Meaning: A fever (such as malaria) marked by paroxysms of chills, fever, and sweating that recur at regular intervals

8points

#123

Behoof

Meaning: Advantage; profit; benefit

8points

Shannon Mallory 2 years ago

Yes, following the same rule as Hoof/Hooves, Staff/Staves, Dwarf/Dwarves, Leaf/Leaves. Behoof/Behooves.

4points

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#124

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Buck

Meaning: A fashionable and daring young man

8points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

I have a buck in my wallet ( one dollar ) how much that cost 40 bucks ( 40 dollars )

2points

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#125

Bumper

Meaning: A generous glass of an alcoholic drink

8points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

cigarette butt with a tiny bit left in it ..

0points

#126

Crinkum-crankum

Meaning: An elaborate decoration or detail

8points

#127

Crookback

Meaning: A person with a humped or crooked back

8points

#128

Davenport

Meaning: A large upholstered sofa often convertible into a bed

8points

User# 6 2 years ago

Only in the US, though. In Europe, a Davenport is a type of desk.

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#129

Fourscore

Meaning: Being four times twenty; eighty

8points

Squirrelly Panda 2 years ago

Score means twenty. So three score is sixty. Four score is well known because it was a poetic way to say eighty in the Gettysburg Address.

5points

#130

Gallant

Meaning: A young man of fashion

8points

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#131

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Handmaid

Meaning: A personal maid or female servant

8points

#132

Leman

Meaning: A lover; sweetheart

8points

#133

Rover

Meaning: A pirate

8points

Huddo's sister 2 years ago

Also 'a person who spends their time wandering' which is why the Scouts Australia uses it for their 18-25 year old group.

1point

#134

Stoup

Meaning: A beverage container

8points

#135

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Yonder

Meaning: At or in that indicated more or less distant place usually within sight

8points

Shannon Mallory 2 years ago

"Hither, thither and yon" is an old phrase meaning Everywhere. My boss wrote (in our daily notes) that he had appointments "hither, dither and yon." Since he's largely ineffectual, the "dither" misprint was quite funny.

6points

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#136

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Hideosity

Meaning: The state or condition of being hideous; extreme ugliness

8points

#137

Zafty

Meaning: A person very easily imposed upon

8points

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#138

Freck

Meaning: To move swiftly or nimbly

8points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

or a word you would say as a kid instead of saying F**K

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#139

Groovy

Meaning: Fashionable, attractive and interesting

7points

#140

Icebox

Meaning: A separate section in a fridge for making and storing ice

7points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

actually, it was the name of fridges that used big blocks of ice and not electricity

9points

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#141

Floppy Disk

Meaning: A thin plastic disk coated with magnetic material on which data for a computer can be stored

7points

L̸1̶z̵ 2 years ago

Anyone else still have some of these lying around?

3points

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#142

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Crapulous

Meaning: Marked by intemperance especially in eating or drinking

7points

David Smith 2 years ago

So it doesn't mean the effect of eating a box of prunes?

0points

#143

Groak

Meaning: To stare at people who are eating in the hope that they will offer to share their food

7points

Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago

In other words what my dog was very good at doing.

4points

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#144

Jollux

Meaning: An obese, fat person

7points

#145

Curmuring

Meaning: Rumbling especially in the bowels

7points

#146

Bridewell

Meaning: A prison or reform school for petty offenders

7points

#147

Doxy

Meaning: A lover; mistress

7points

#148

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Drab

Meaning: A slovenly woman

7points

#149

Forsooth

Meaning: indeed; in truth

7points

#150

Galoshes

Meaning: waterproof shoes; shoes with a heavy sole

7points

L̸1̶z̵ 2 years ago

Repost

1point

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#151

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Inscribe

Meaning: To enter on a list; enroll

7points

#152

Sanative

Meaning: Having the power to cure or heal

7points

#153

Scruple

Meaning: A unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce

7points

Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago

Another meaning is of course a principle someone holds. Hence "unscrupulous" for a scumbag who has no principles.

3points

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#154

Scurvy

Meaning: Worthless; contemptible

7points

Devin Singh 2 years ago

Also a disease caused by a severe deficiency of Vitamin C.

1point

#155

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Steed

Meaning: A horse used or trained for riding; a spirited horse

7points

Huddo's sister 2 years ago

Still used in many Disney movies

0points

#156

Stripe

Meaning: A stroke or blow with a rod or lash

7points

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#157

Turnkey

Meaning: A jailer

7points

Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago

"I am not just some turnkey, Ms Starling!" ~Silence of the Lambs

0points

#158

'tween

Meaning: Between

7points

#159

Wherefore

Meaning: For what reason or purpose; why

7points

Huddo's sister 2 years ago

'Wherefore art thou Romeo'

1point

#160

Snoutflair

Meaning: A good-looking person

7points

#161

Scrub

Meaning: A less-than-desirable guy or girl

6points

L̸1̶z̵ 2 years ago

🎶🎶No, I don't want no scrub, a scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me 🎶🎶

2points

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#162

Necking

Meaning: The act or practice of kissing and caressing amorously

6points

#163

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Courting

Meaning: To try to please somebody in order to get something you want, especially the support of a person, an organization

6points

Mitsuki 2 years ago

Sometimes with intentions to marry.

2points

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#164

Afeard

Meaning: Afraid, frightened

6points

#165

Greenwood

Meaning: A forest

6points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

a noob

1point

#166

Melodist

Meaning: A singer; composer of melodies

6points

#167

Morrow

Meaning: The following day

6points

#168

Nylons

Meaning: Stockings made of nylon

6points

#169

Therewith

Meaning: With or in the thing mentioned

6points

#170

Thrice

Meaning: Three times

6points

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#171

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Wherewith

Meaning: That with or by which

6points

L̸1̶z̵ 2 years ago

Also, having the wherewithal to do something meant you had the mind for it or you were in the right mood or headspace.

2points

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#172

Whither

Meaning: To what place or state

6points

sofacushionfort 2 years ago

Whither? Thither and hither. Praythee mayest I have the car fobbery?

3points

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#173

Yoke

Meaning: The amount of land that one pair of oxen could plough
in a day

6points

Vedette Aecus 2 years ago

The object binding the oxen together.

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#174

Pictures

Meaning: A painting or drawing, etc. that shows a scene, a person or thing

5points

Kandrea's World 2 years ago

What?!?!?! Umm . . . People still say pictures. 🙄

2points

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#175

Stories

Meaning: Television series

5points

#176

Hottie

Meaning: A person who is very sexually attractive

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#177

World Wide Web (WWW)

Meaning: A system for finding information on the internet, in which documents are connected to other documents using hypertext links

5points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

the word we started using after we stopped using encyclopedia

2points

#178

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Heavens

Meaning: Used to show that you are surprised or annoyed

5points

Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago

Heavens to Betsy!

2points

#179

Clerk

Meaning: A literate or scholarly person

5points

#180

Fair

Meaning: Beautiful

5points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

how people played video games before cheat codes became common

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#181

Go-cart

Meaning: A baby walker

5points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

please don't put babies in Go-karts.. their poor little legs won't reach the peddles

2points

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#182

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Desuetude

Meaning: A state of inactivity or disuse

5points

Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago

Many of the words in this list have fallen into desuetude.

1point

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#183

Ostentatious

Meaning: Attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration

5points

L̸1̶z̵ 2 years ago

Still used.. a lot of these are still used...

5points

#184

Mobile phone

Meaning: A phone that does not have wires and works by radio, that you can carry with you and use anywhere

4points

Huddo's sister 2 years ago

Umm, this is still what we call 'cell phones' in Australia...

1point

#185

185 Outdated Words That Nobody Uses Anymore (Probably) Coz

Meaning: Cousin

4points

Mark Serbian, PK&RG,W 2 years ago

Maybe spelled "Cuz"?

7points

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Viltė Domkutė

Viltė is a SEO List curator here at Bored Panda. She graduated in Applied Photography, so is no stranger to visual and artistic content. Despite her professional path, she also loves watching TV series, even could binge watch them all day long. Viltė also owns a pet crab at home, named Pūkis - Fluffy (spoiler alert: he's not fluffy at all).

Viltė is a SEO List curator here at Bored Panda. She graduated in Applied Photography, so is no stranger to visual and artistic content. Despite her professional path, she also loves watching TV series, even could binge watch them all day long. Viltė also owns a pet crab at home, named Pūkis - Fluffy (spoiler alert: he's not fluffy at all).

Justė Kairytė - Barkauskienė

Justė is a copywriter here at Bored Panda, and though her studies at the Veterinary Academy seemingly have nothing to do with writing, the passion for animals and nature helps in creating the most interesting and engaging posts. She also works with Search Engine Optimization, so you could find Bored Panda's articles easier. Justė's not only an avid equestrian, but she's also a walking encyclopedia. Ask her anything!

Justė is a copywriter here at Bored Panda, and though her studies at the Veterinary Academy seemingly have nothing to do with writing, the passion for animals and nature helps in creating the most interesting and engaging posts. She also works with Search Engine Optimization, so you could find Bored Panda's articles easier. Justė's not only an avid equestrian, but she's also a walking encyclopedia. Ask her anything!

What do you think ?

Shannon Mallory 2 years ago

I particularly missed Fortnight and Curmudgeon, both of which belong here, but lovely job, thank you 😊

3points

Kookamunga 2 years ago

I love words, this was enjoyable. Thanks.

3points

Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago

I had so much fun with this one! :D

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Shannon Mallory 2 years ago

I particularly missed Fortnight and Curmudgeon, both of which belong here, but lovely job, thank you 😊

3points

Kookamunga 2 years ago

I love words, this was enjoyable. Thanks.

3points

Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago

I had so much fun with this one! :D

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