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29 Σεπ 2022 · 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 Still, they definitely fall under the category of obsolete words and find their place neatly in our list of outdated words!
From archaic words used by Shakespeare to long-forgotten slang from the 1920s, this list encompasses many terms that are no longer part of modern vocabulary. While some of these words may still be recognized by older generations, most have yet to be discovered by most English speakers today.
8 Νοε 2020 · So, before you bewilder your younger friends and coworkers by trotting out a barrage of woefully antiquated terms, ditch these outdated words that will instantly age. And if you think you know the local lingo where you live, Can You Guess the Most Popular Slang Term in Your State?
24 Μαρ 2016 · Some that we use today are actually thousands of years old, and originate from a time before English even existed. Others have since changed, been replaced, or completely ditched. Here are 30 obsolete or uncommon words that we think have gone before their time.
4 Ιαν 2021 · These words may not be in popular use today, but they have strongly influenced the way we speak in the 21st century. Check out dozens of Old English words and their modern definitions that you can try out in your everyday conversation.
6 Οκτ 2020 · So please hop in our time machine as we take you through the greatest slang terms of the 20th century—from the tough-guy 1950s to the totally rad 1990s—which were once all that and a bag of chips, but have sadly been kicked to the curb.
30 Μαρ 2021 · What are some old English words that are rarely used in conversation now? Have a look at some obsolete English words from the Shakespearean era. In a recent article, we took a look at some of the new words that have entered the lexicon in the past few years, and how language is constantly evolving.
