Here are 10 of EWs favorite original Roald Dahl words from theOxford Roald Dahl Dictionary.
Babblement/noun
A conversation
Example: You is trying to change the subject, the Giant said sternly.
We is having an interesting babblement about the taste of a human bean.
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The BFG
2.
Crabcruncher/noun
A cliff-dwelling creature
Example: We will spear the blabbersnitch and trap the crabcruncher and shot the gobblesquat.
The Witches
3.
You rotten old turnip!
You filthy old frumpet!
The Twits
4.
Whangdoodle/noun
The whangdoodle is a terrifying creature that lives in Loompaland and preys on Oompa-Loompas.
Whangdoodles have enormous appetites and can eat more than ten Oompa-Loompas in a single meal.
Some whangdoodles, such as the rare spotted whangdoodle, have patterned hides.
Example: And go what a terrible country it is!
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
5.
Example: I dont want to be a Minus!
If I ever have to go back to that beastly Minusland again, the Gnoolies will knuckle me!
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
6.
The BFG
7.
The Enormous Crocodile
8.
Churgle/verb
When you churl, you gurgle with laughter.
Fantastic Mr. Fox
9.
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
