The richness of the English language includes numerous phrases and words that have fallen out of common usage, much to our loss. Among these are some truly intriguing insults and compliments. In our upcoming quiz, your challenge is to discern whether each phrase is a scathing insult or a charming compliment! Check our answers in the end to discover the full definition of each word or phrase.
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Is Fussbudget a compliment or an insult?
A nervous, fidgety person.
This is an Insult!
This is a Compliment!
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Is straight-fingered a compliment or an insult?
An honest and trustworthy person
This is a Compliment!
This is an Insult!
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Is Blunderbuss a compliment or an insult?
A dumb, blundering fellow (and also the name of a type of short gun)
This is an Insult!
This is a Compliment!
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Is Grumbletonian a compliment or an insult?
A discontented person; one who is always railing at the times.
This is an Insult!
This is a Compliment!
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Is bricky a compliment or an insult?
A strong and/or fearless person
This is an Insult!
This is a Compliment!
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Is blepharon a compliment or an insult?
A blepharon is someone who has really beautiful eyebrows.
This is a Compliment!
This is an Insult!
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Is Nigmenog a compliment or an insult?
A very silly fellow.
This is an Insult!
This is a Compliment!
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Is Rudderish a compliment or an insult?
A rudderfish person is one who is passionate and bold
This is an Insult!
This is a Compliment!
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Is Rumbumptious a compliment or an insult?
A Pompous, haughty person
This is an Insult!
This is a Compliment!
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Is pippin a compliment or an insult?
A highly unique and admirable person
This is a Compliment!
This is an Insult!
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Is cowfyne a compliment or an insult?
A cowfyne is a true sweetheart.
This is an Insult!
This is a Compliment!
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Is Fribble a compliment or an insult?
A trifler, idler, good-for-nothing fellow; silly and superficial.
This is an Insult!
This is a Compliment!
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Is Gollumpus a compliment or an insult?
A Large, clumsy fellow.
This is an Insult!
This is a Compliment!
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Is afternoonified a compliment or an insult?
Afternoonified is someone smart and savvy
This is a Compliment!
This is an Insult!
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