Funny Hangman Words
Some words are just funny! If you’re playing Hangman, using a funny word is a great way to make your opponent chuckle as they read aloud the answer. Below you’ll find a hangman game with 15 funny words to play. You’ll also find a list of funny hangman words you can use in your own hangman game to make it more entertaining, unexpected, and full of laughs.
What Makes a Hangman Word Funny?
Goofy Sounds
Words that sound odd or exaggerated are fun to guess and even funnier to say out loud.
Examples: bamboozle, wobble, flibbertigibbet
Silly Meanings
Some words are funny because of what they mean(or don’t mean!).
Examples: gobbledygook, kerfuffle, nincompoop
Made-Up or Nonsense Words
Nonsense or slang words add a playful twist to the game.
Examples: thingamajig, doohickey, whatchamacallit
Unusual Animals or Foods
Animals and foods with quirky names often make great funny words.
Examples: platypus, kumquat, pickle
Old-Fashioned Slang
Outdated or cartoonish expressions can catch people off guard, in a good way.
Examples: lollygag, razzmatazz, fiddle-faddle
Funny Hangman Words List
Here’s a list of funny hangman words to try out. Use them in your own game to add a silly twist or challenge your friends with words that sound completely made up (but aren’t):
- bamboozle
- gobbledygook
- pickle
- wobble
- razzmatazz
- nincompoop
- flibbertigibbet
- doodad
- thingamajig
- hullabaloo
- kerfuffle
- doodle
- doohickey
- kumquat
- platypus
- lollygag
- gibberish
- snickerdoodle
- hootenanny
- fiddle-faddle
- whoopsie
- bananas
- squiggle
- mumbo jumbo
- zany
- hiccup
- yodel
- shenanigans
- boondoggle
- blubber