List of 25 Words That Sound Old-Fashioned
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Need to find words that sound like they come from a different age? Take a look at this handy list of words that sound old-fashioned. You'll be sure to find the vocabulary you need here.
brabble | To quarrel about trivial matters. |
cuss | To curse or swear. |
dapper | Neat and stylish in a formal or upper-class manner. |
deliciate | To take pleasure or luxuriate. |
deosculate | To kiss affectionately. |
dungarees | Denim pants; jeans. |
éclaircissement | Clarification; explanation. |
facinorous | Extremely bad or wicked. |
floppy disk | A computer file storage device used in the 1980s and 1990s, now obsolete. |
fortnight | Two weeks. |
freck | Eager; quick. |
grody | Disgusting; gross. |
groovy | Excellent or cool. |
icebox | An insulated box used for keeping things cold. |
jargogle | To confuse or mix up. |
jollux | A portly or fat individual. |
kench | To laugh heartily. |
ludibrious | Ridiculous; mocking. |
pocketbook | A small book or bag used to hold coins or banknotes. |
smitten | Deeply in love or infatuated. |
stewardess | A female flight attendant. |
supper | An evening meal; dinner. |
tape | To record or duplicate video or audio. |
whippersnapper | An overconfident youngster. |
xerox | To make a photocopy. |