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What is the weirdest word in English language?

There's no single "weirdest" word in English, as weirdness is subjective. But here are some contenders for the title, each for different reasons:

Words with strange pronunciations:

* "Queue": Spelled with a "Q" but pronounced like "kew".

* "Colonel": Spelled with two "L"s but only pronounced with one.

* "Ghoti": A made-up word, supposedly pronounced "fish". It demonstrates how confusing English spelling can be.

Words with unusual meanings:

* "Flibbertigibbet": Means a frivolous, flighty person.

* "Shenanigans": Means mischievous or silly activity.

* "Gobbledygook": Means nonsensical or confusing language.

Words with multiple meanings:

* "Bat": Can refer to a nocturnal flying mammal or a piece of sports equipment.

* "Book": Can refer to a collection of printed pages or to make a reservation.

Words with fascinating origins:

* "Hunky-dory": Originated from a Cantonese phrase meaning "completely fine".

* "Spiff": An informal term for "dress up" that was likely derived from "spiffy" or "spiffing".

* "Nosh": A Yiddish word meaning "to eat".

Ultimately, what word you find the weirdest depends on your personal preferences and the criteria you use to define "weirdness".

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