Weird Words 3

The verb "flummox" first emerged in English in the early 19th century, likely originating as a slang term in British English. Over time, it was incorporated into more formal registers of communication and is now a colorful word to express confusion or perplexity.

Founded in the 13th century, the Bethlem Royal Hospital in London was one of the first-ever psychiatric institutions and was notorious for its chaotic conditions and mistreatment of patients. In the 16th and 18th centuries, it was common for the general public to pay to watch the patients for entertainment. "Bethlem" was colloquially shortened to "Bedlam", and the term came to signify madness, chaos, or uproar.

The term "green-eyed" referring to jealousy was popularized by William Shakespeare. The reference comes from his play "Othello", where the character Iago warns Othello of the "green-eyed monster" jealousy. 

Collywobbles, pothers, and swivets are all whimsical or quaint terms that imply a state of unease or agitation.

"Pulchritude" means great physical beauty. 

The band name Kajagoogoo was concocted randomly by lead singer Limahl and doesn’t hold any specific meaning. Kajagoogoo was part of the new wave scene, recognizable for their eclectic sound and bold fashion choices. "Too Shy", produced by and co-written with Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes, became a global hit, reaching No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in 1983.