#EngVocab: Obsolete words – a trip to the past

As language advances, lots and lots of words are invented. Unfortunately, some words went obsolete because of this. But today we will take a look to some of the obsolete words.

Fudgel. Meaning: pretending to do work while actually do nothing.
- Example:
  - I got fired because my boss caught me fudgeling.
Brabble. Meaning: to argue loudly about something unimportant.
- Example:
  - I’m not going to brabble with you. Let’s just go home for now.
Snoutfair. Meaning: it is what you say to a good looking person.
- Example:
  - Despite of his age, Keanu Reeves is still a snoutfair.
Slugabed. Meaning: a lazy person that stays in bed for too long.
- Example:
  - Wake up, slugabed! It’s already 11 am!
Hoddypeak. Meaning: ‘fool’ or ‘simpleton.’
- Example:
  - He’s not very bright; he’s a hoddypeak with a very kind heart.
Jollux. Meaning: a sophisticated way of saying ‘fat.’
- Example:
  - A: “Honey, do I look fat?”
  - B: “Baby, you’re just a little bit jollux.”
Kench. Meaning: to laugh loudly (LOL).
- Example:
  - I’m trying so hard not to kench in class while reading your text yesterday!
Gorgonize: Meaning: to have paralyzing or mesmerizing effect on someone.
- Example:
  - Zooey Deschanel’s eyes gorgonize me. I’m petrified just by looking at her eyes.
Groak. Meaning: to silently watch someone while they are eating, hoping to be invited.
- Example:
  - Don’t groak! I’ll buy you a doughnut if you stop staring at me like that.
Crapulous. Meaning: to feel ill after eating or drinking (way) too much.
- Example:
  - I always feel crapulous on holidays, mostly because my mom’s homemade food is too good.