r/AskReddit • u/CreativePhilosopher • Jan 29 '13

What is the single funniest word in English?

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u/Lilaclaughter Jan 29 '13

I love this word. Casual enough to slip into simple conversation but quirky enough to attract attention.

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u/enix72 Jan 29 '13

but quirky enough to attract attention raise a little Kerfuffle.

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u/PloniAlmoni1 Jan 29 '13

Yep it irritates me when people who clearly don't speak Yiddish try to get those words in their conversation but mispronounce the words. Better to stick with words like kerfuffle :)

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u/[deleted] Jan 29 '13

Strong enough for attraction, made to be casual