Estimates say that American adults tend to know between 20,000 and 40,000 words, which honestly sounds like a lot…
Maybe the fact that we’re storing away so many of them can help explain why some of the simpler ones just elude us. Why it is that we can’t grasp them right when we want to, or cobble together the correct letters to form them?
Or maybe I’m just dumb? But if I am, I’m joined by all these people.
14. Walfus
My friend you definitely need to let go.
Via: 50 Nerds of Grey
13. A science person
I believe the word you’re looking for is “sciencetitian.”
Via: 50 Nerds of Grey
12. Pullsh
When you’re trying to vibe with the universe but it keeps sending you mixed signals.
Via: 50 Nerds of Grey
11. Paseggiliti
Sounds the name of some obscure Italian opera.
Via: 50 Nerds of Grey
10. Four score and seven years ago…
Let a new era for this country bacon.
Via: 50 Nerds of Grey
9. Chliloptee
Maybe we should visit a hospital first as you seem to be having a stroke.
Via: 50 Nerds of Grey
8. Spelling counts
Steal me away!
Via: 50 Nerds of Grey
7. Ukrllendbd
But how long before you learn to spell it?
Via: 50 Nerds of Grey
6. Liquid zoo
That sounds like an absolutely horrific place.
Via: 50 Nerds of Grey
5. Unsleep
Sounds like you’re already sleepin’.
Via: 50 Nerds of Grey
4. Atsgama
Sounds like a superpower nobody wants.
Via: 50 Nerds of Grey
3. Noha
Look at the name, then look at the name of the store.
Via: 50 Nerds of Grey
2. What even?
“Yeah, it’s Stephen, with a PH.”
Via: 50 Nerds of Grey
1. Portal Potty
Now you’re thinking with portals.
Via: 50 Nerds of Grey
That’s enough words for today. My brain can’t store any more.
Have you ever forgotten a super simple word?
Tell us the tale in the comments.
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