7 Forgotten English Words That Are Relevant Today  

Rediscover forgotten English words that perfectly describe modern-day situations and are fun to use again. 

1

Snollygoster 

A clever but unethical person, especially in politics. Doesn’t this word feel oddly relevant today?

2

Lethologica 

Ever forgotten a word mid-sentence? That struggle has a name—lethologica! Now, you’ll never forget it.

3

Clinomania  

Obsessed with staying in bed? That’s clinomania—a word every weekend warrior can totally relate to.

4

Groak

To silently watch someone eat while hoping for a share. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it?

5

Crapulous  

Feeling sick after overindulging in food or drink? Crapulous describes that perfectly. Been there, right?

6

Fudgel

Pretending to work while doing nothing. Admit it—fudgeling is every procrastinator’s secret talent.

7

Ultracrepidarian  

A person who offers opinions on topics they know nothing about. Social media’s favorite personality type!