There are a lot of useless words in the English language, and the Merriam-Webster dictionary is celebrating them!
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From descriptors you never knew you needed to nouns that perfectly capture your favorite people, these useless words are a fun way to expand your vocabulary. Let’s take a look at some of the Merriam-Webster words we find most hilarious.
1. Serendipitist
Definition:
one who finds valuable or agreeable things not sought for
This word is not terribly useful, but is incredibly lovely!
2. Spanghew
Definition:
to throw violently into the air; especially, to throw (a frog) into the air from the end of a stick
If you’re a toddler who loves to carry frogs on sticks, this word isn’t useless at all.
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