Funny Hangman Words | Fun Words to Try in Your Next Game
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 list of funny hangman words you can use in your own game. There’s also a ready-made game where you can try to guess these funny words yourself.
Funny Hangman Words
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
- giggle
- bonkers
- cantaloupe
- doodlebug
- kazoo
- knickknack
- puffball
- bellyflop
- poppycock
- fudgesicle
- claptrap
- ballyhoo
- whoop-de-doo
- giddy
- squeegee
- flabbergasted
- goober
- whimsy
- jellybean
- clunker
Play Hangman With Funny Words
Can you guess these funny words? Click “Play Hangman” below to start the game and see how many you can guess before you run out of lives.
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Outdated or cartoonish expressions can catch people off guard, in a good way.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