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Funny Words
7071. Defenestration
A noun meaning the throwing of a person or thing out a window. See also Violence.
Funny Foods
7072. 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
7073. Didgeridoo Shop
An Australian instrument that, in the wrong hands, sounds like a bumblebee with a hangover.
Funny Words
7074. 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
7075. 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
7078. 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
7079. 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
7080. Higgledy-Piggledy
Askew, without prior planning, or every which way. See also Slang.