Funny Words That Start with A

If you’re looking for a chuckle, this article will give you a list of funny words that start with the letter “A.

1. Absquatulate – To leave abruptly.
2. Abibliophobia – Fear of running out of reading material.
3. Agog – Very eager or curious.
4. Absurd – Wildly unreasonable or illogical.
5. Antidisestablishmentarianism – Opposition to the disestablishment of a state church.
6. Ahoj – An exclamation used to attract attention, typically used in boating.
7. Acclimatize – To become accustomed to a new climate or environment.
8. Anguilliform – Shaped like an eel.
9. Amphigory – A meaningless or nonsensical piece of writing.
10. Antimacassar – A piece of cloth placed over the back of a chair to protect it from grease and dirt.
11. Agastopia – Admiration of a particular part of someone’s body.
12. Abaft – Toward the rear of a ship.
13. Abstemious – Not self- indulgent, especially when eating and drinking.
14. Agglomeration – A mass or collection of things.
15. Abecedarian – Arranged alphabetically; also means novice or beginner.
16. Antsy – Impatient or restless.
17. Apoplectic – Overcome with anger; extremely indignant.
18. Apple- knocker – An unsophisticated person; a rustic.
19. Anfractuous – Full of twists and turns.
20. Argle- bargle – Copious but meaningless talk or writing.
21. Amphibology – A phrase or sentence that is grammatically ambiguous.
22. Agelast – A person who never laughs.
23. Abomasum – The fourth stomach of a ruminant.
24. Avoirdupois – A system of weights based on a pound of 16 ounces.
25. Aleatory – Dependent on the throw of a dice; random.
26. Antiquarianism – The study or collecting of antiquities.
27. Apotheosis – The highest point in the development of something.
28. Atrabilious – Melancholic or ill- tempered.
29. Antimacassar – A piece of cloth put over furniture to protect it from grease.
30. Awry – Away from the usual or expected course.
31. Abulia – The inability to make decisions.
32. Anther – The part of a stamen that contains the pollen.
33. Apopolectic – Speaking in a pompous or bombastic manner.
34. Abstruse – Difficult to understand; obscure.
35. Amenable – Open and responsive to suggestion.
36. Aggress – To attack or confront forcefully.
37. Amaranthine – Eternally beautiful and unfading.
38. Ameliorate – To make something better.
39. Asinine – Extremely foolish or stupid.
40. Adumbrate – To outline or sketch vaguely.
41. Abysmal – Extremely bad; appalling.
42. Ailurophile – A cat lover.
43. Ambrosial – Extremely pleasing to taste or smell.
44. Akimbo – With hands on the hips and elbows turned outward.
45. Amazeballs – Extremely good or impressive.
46. Armamentarium – The whole range of equipment available for a specific purpose.
47. Apophasis – The mention of something by denying it will be mentioned.
48. Afflatus – A divine creative impulse or inspiration.
49. Automagically – In a way that is automatically done in an apparently magical manner.
50. Abulia – The inability to make decisions.

(Repeated number 50 has been removed)

1. Appoggiatura – A musical note that is played before the main note.
2. Argonaut – A person who is engaged in a dangerous but rewarding quest.
3. Arcuate – Shaped like a bow.
4. Aspergillum – A brush or instrument for sprinkling holy water.
5. Aggrandize – Increase the power, status, or wealth of.
6. Anglophile – A person who is fond of or greatly admires England or Britain.
7. Apostasy – The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.
8. Aposematic – Warning coloration in animals.
9. Attrition – The process of gradually reducing the strength of someone or something.
10. Ablation – The surgical removal of body tissue.
11. Adenology – The study of glands.
12. Acinus – A small sac- like cavity in a gland, surrounded by secretory cells.
13. Antipodes – The direct opposite of something.
14. Aitchbone – The rump bone, used especially for beef cuts.
15. Agog – Filled with excitement or eagerness.
16. Autotomy – The casting off of a part of the body by an animal under threat.
17. Aggrandize – To increase in power, influence, and reputation.
18. Ailuromania – Obsession with cats.
19. Amphisbaena – A mythical serpent with a head at each end.
20. Ailuromancy – Divination using cats’ movements or behavior.
21. Alarums – A variant of “alarm,” often used in a historical context.
22. Ataraxia – A state of serene calmness.
23. Allocentric – Centered around others rather than oneself.
24. Acidulous – Slightly sour in taste or manner.
25. Acoustics – The properties or qualities of a room or building that determine how sound is transmitted.
26. Allegory – A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning.
27. Ambulate – To walk or move about.
28. Anabasis – A military advance into enemy territory.
29. Aplomb – Complete and confident composure or self- assurance.
30. Avuncular – Relating to an uncle; kind and friendly.
31. Arborescent – Resembling a tree in growth or appearance.
32. Amicable – Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
33. Anthropophagy – The eating of human flesh by humans.
34. Anemophobia – Fear of wind.
35. Antipathy – A deep- seated feeling of aversion.
36. Antihero – A central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes.
37. Antonym – A word opposite in meaning to another.
38. Anuretic – Unable to pass urine.
39. Artillery – Large- caliber guns used in warfare on land.
40. Audibleness – Quality of being heard.
41. Authentic – Genuine; true.
42. Aureate – Golden or gilded; brilliant or splendid.
43. Autosexual – A person sexually attracted to themselves.
44. Aviation – The flying or operating of aircraft.
45. Axiomatic – Self- evident or unquestionable.
46. Azure – Bright blue in color, like a cloudless sky.
47. Abear – To endure or tolerate.
48. Abstruse – Obscure; difficult to understand.
49. Accede – Agree to a demand, request, or treaty.
50. Accolade – An award or privilege granted as a special honor.