{"id":7655,"date":"2025-01-20T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=7655"},"modified":"2025-01-20T01:00:01","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T01:00:01","slug":"the-hidden-meanings-behind-english-pokemon-names","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/the-hidden-meanings-behind-english-pokemon-names\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hidden Meanings Behind English Pok\u00e9mon Names [Updated]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/the-hidden-meanings-behind-english-pokemon-names\/#Jigglypuff\" >Jigglypuff<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/the-hidden-meanings-behind-english-pokemon-names\/#Exeggcute\" >Exeggcute<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/the-hidden-meanings-behind-english-pokemon-names\/#Serperior\" >Serperior<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/the-hidden-meanings-behind-english-pokemon-names\/#Koffing\" >Koffing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/the-hidden-meanings-behind-english-pokemon-names\/#Polteageist\" >Polteageist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/the-hidden-meanings-behind-english-pokemon-names\/#Alakazam\" >Alakazam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/the-hidden-meanings-behind-english-pokemon-names\/#Tentacool\" >Tentacool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/the-hidden-meanings-behind-english-pokemon-names\/#Perrserker\" >Perrserker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/the-hidden-meanings-behind-english-pokemon-names\/#Buzzwole\" >Buzzwole<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/the-hidden-meanings-behind-english-pokemon-names\/#Mimikyu\" >Mimikyu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/the-hidden-meanings-behind-english-pokemon-names\/#Monster_Mash-Ups\" >Monster Mash-Ups<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Since its start in the 1990s, the <em>Pok\u00e9mon<\/em> series has had a big influence on popular culture, including everything from video games to films and toys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the center of it all are the cute, powerful and weird creatures called Pok\u00e9mon (short for \"pocket monster\"). Just like the original Japanese versions, the English names for these monsters are often clever combinations of words or names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will take a close look at 10 Pok\u00e9mon to understand the meaning behind their unique names. Let's go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jigglypuff\"><\/span><strong>Jigglypuff<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075457\/pokemon_names_2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A cream puff against a pink background\" class=\"wp-image-10481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075457\/pokemon_names_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075457\/pokemon_names_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075457\/pokemon_names_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075457\/pokemon_names_2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075457\/pokemon_names_2-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemon.com\/us\/pokedex\/jigglypuff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jigglypuff<\/a> is one of the very first generation of Pok\u00e9mon. In its first form, it's a pink creature with a ball-shaped body and large eyes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Jiggle\" is a verb that means \"to shake lightly.\" Meanwhile, \"puffs\" can be things like pastries filled with sweet cream, or a small amount of something difficult to touch, such as smoke or steam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The toy clown has a big head that <strong>jiggles<\/strong> when you move it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simona bought some cream <strong>puffs<\/strong> from the bakery around the corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The man with the cigar let out a big <strong>puff<\/strong> of smoke that filled the air.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When Jigglypuff evolves \u2014 or changes into a stronger form \u2014 it becomes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemon.com\/us\/pokedex\/wigglytuff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wigglytuff<\/a>, which is also a fun play on words. \"Wiggle\" has a meaning very similar to \"jiggle.\" \"Tuff,\" however, is a different spelling of \"tough,\" which means \"strong.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I packed the items tightly so they won't <strong>wiggle<\/strong> in the box during shipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These jeans are pretty <strong>tough<\/strong>; I've been wearing them for years and they still look great.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exeggcute\"><\/span><strong>Exeggcute<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemon.com\/us\/pokedex\/exeggcute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exeggcute<\/a> is a Pok\u00e9mon that looks like a pack of eggs, so part of its name should be easy to understand.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this name has one more secret: \"Exeggcute\" sounds very similar to the verb \"execute,\" which means \"to do or to perform\" an action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I entered the command for the software to <strong>execute<\/strong> the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When it evolves, Exeggcute becomes Exeggutor, which is similar to the noun \"executor.\" An executor is a person who performs an action as well as the name for a professional who makes sure a person's property is given to the correct people after they die.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Serperior\"><\/span><strong>Serperior<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemon.com\/us\/pokedex\/serperior\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Serperior<\/a> is a grass-type Pok\u00e9mon with a long, green body, similar to a snake. The names of its attacks include words like \"regal\" and \"noble,\" which are often used to describe members of a royal family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe that's why Serperior's name is quite close to \"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/superior\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAABi9g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">superior<\/a>,\" which means \"higher in quality or rank.\" In fact, Serperior often has a very proud expression on its face!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/too-much-pride-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Are You a \"Prima Donna\"? English for People with Too Much Pride<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Koffing\"><\/span><strong>Koffing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075551\/pokemon_names_3-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A man wrapped in a blanket and coughing\" class=\"wp-image-10482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075551\/pokemon_names_3-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075551\/pokemon_names_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075551\/pokemon_names_3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075551\/pokemon_names_3-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075551\/pokemon_names_3-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemon.com\/us\/pokedex\/koffing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Koffing<\/a> is a Pok\u00e9mon that attacks by releasing poison gas. So it's no mistake that its name sounds like \"coughing\"!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manny's been <strong>coughing<\/strong> all day. He should probably see a doctor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Koffing's evolved form is called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemon.com\/us\/pokedex\/weezing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weezing<\/a>. If you add an H to the name, you get \"wheezing,\" which is breathing with difficulty, usually while making a light whistling sound.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sue is out of shape and can only climb a few stairs before she starts <strong>wheezing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, \"Weezing\" is a clever name for a Pok\u00e9mon that pollutes the air and makes it hard to breathe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/caught-a-cold-or-flu-how-to-talk-about-this-in-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Caught a Cold or Flu? How to Talk About This in English<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polteageist\"><\/span><strong>Polteageist<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A \"poltergeist\" is a ghost or spirit that can affect the physical world. It is also the title of a famous American <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Poltergeist_(1982_film)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">horror film<\/a> from 1982.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you know this information, you can recognize the joke in Polteageist's name. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemon.com\/us\/pokedex\/polteageist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Polteageist<\/a>, which first appeared in the game <em>Pok\u00e9mon Sword and Shield<\/em>, is a ghost-type Pok\u00e9mon that looks like a purple creature inside of a teapot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alakazam\"><\/span><strong>Alakazam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075557\/pokemon_names_5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Empty shoes on a wet street with a person's image in the water's reflection\" class=\"wp-image-10483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075557\/pokemon_names_5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075557\/pokemon_names_5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075557\/pokemon_names_5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075557\/pokemon_names_5-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075557\/pokemon_names_5-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another Pok\u00e9mon from the first generation, each of its forms has a name related to magic and illusions. The first form is called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemon.com\/us\/pokedex\/abra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abra<\/a>, while its second form is named <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemon.com\/us\/pokedex\/kadabra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kadabra<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The word \"abracadabra\" was originally taken from the name of a god, and was used as a magical word that gives power and protects from sickness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, both abracadabra and \"alakazam\" became words magicians use when performing tricks. Even in casual conversations, people may use either word before doing something unusual or amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tentacool\"><\/span><strong>Tentacool<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemon.com\/us\/pokedex\/tentacool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tentacool<\/a> is a Pok\u00e9mon that belongs to both the water and poison categories. It has a mostly blue body with three red circles on its head. It looks similar to jellyfish found in the real world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jellyfish have arms called \"tentacles,\" which has the same pronunciation as \"Tentacool.\" \"Cool,\" of course, can mean \"stylish,\" and is used often in casual English conversations. However, it can also mean \"unfriendly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kay may seem <strong>cool<\/strong> at first, but she's actually very nice and easy to talk to.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tentacool's second form is called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemon.com\/us\/pokedex\/tentacruel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tentacruel<\/a>. \"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/cruel\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAACBpw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cruel<\/a>\" is an adjective describing someone who causes harm to others with no care for their feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The boss is unpopular because of his strict rules and <strong>cruel<\/strong> personality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perrserker\"><\/span><strong>Perrserker<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemon.com\/us\/pokedex\/perrserker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perrserker<\/a> is a Pok\u00e9mon from the steel category. It looks like a gray cat with sharp teeth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with \"meow,\" \"purr\" is an <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/onomatopoetic-word\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAENwOw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">onomatopoeic word<\/a> for a sound cats make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>My cat jumped into my lap and started <strong>purring<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Berserk\" is an adjective describing people or situations that are crazy or beyond control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The crowd went <strong>berserk<\/strong> when the band began playing its most famous song.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you put the two together, \"Perrserker\" is the perfect name for a crazy cat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/english-animal-sounds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>English Verbs for Animal Sounds and Activities<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buzzwole\"><\/span><strong>Buzzwole<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075635\/pokemon_names_4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A muscular woman exercising in front of a mirror\" class=\"wp-image-10484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075635\/pokemon_names_4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075635\/pokemon_names_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075635\/pokemon_names_4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075635\/pokemon_names_4-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/09075635\/pokemon_names_4-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemon.com\/us\/pokedex\/buzzwole\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buzzwole<\/a> is a Pok\u00e9mon under the bug and fighting categories. It looks like an insect with a very strong and muscular body, and its name is made up of two parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, \"buzz\" is the English word for the sound of flying insects like mosquitoes and bees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After I opened the window, I could hear a few flies <strong>buzzing<\/strong> around the room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The second part refers to the slang word \"swole,\" which means \"extremely muscular.\" This word comes from \"swell,\" which means \"to grow\" or \"to become larger.\" For example, someone who exercises regularly will become bigger as their muscles develop!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that \"swell\" is a verb, but \"swole\" is an adjective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The mosquito bite on my arm began to <strong>swell<\/strong> when I scratched it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Janet's gotten really <strong>swole<\/strong> ever since she started working out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/16-words-for-describing-different-body-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>16 Words for Describing Different Body Types<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mimikyu\"><\/span><strong>Mimikyu<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemon.com\/us\/pokedex\/mimikyu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mimikyu<\/a> is from the eighth generation of Pok\u00e9mon and is both a fairy- and ghost-type monster. It looks similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/pok%C3%A9mon-collaborates-with-van-gogh-museum-for-exhibition\/QFzZpGOMEe6LBD-a_Y_DJg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pikachu<\/a>, the most famous Pok\u00e9mon, but something isn't quite right \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mimikyu's true appearance is unknown because it is hiding underneath a Pikachu disguise! 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