Imposter game words: Food
118 words with hints. Pick one, give it to everyone except the imposter, and play.
How a word is used
Everyone in the group except the imposter sees the word. With hints on, the imposter sees the hint instead, so they can blend in without knowing the word.
Example from this list: for "meat pie" the imposter sees "flaky lid". For "pierogi" they see "folded dough". For "meatloaf" they see "diner special".
All 118 words
| Word | Hint |
|---|---|
| pizza | shared box |
| cheeseburger | backyard |
| hot dog | ballgame |
| fried chicken | bucket |
| lasagna | leftovers |
| spaghetti | twirling |
| meatballs | party tray |
| mac and cheese | potluck |
| chicken nuggets | kids' menu |
| fish and chips | greasy paper |
| french fries | drive-thru |
| mashed potato | scoop |
| roast chicken | Sunday meal |
| steak | sizzle |
| meatloaf | diner special |
| shepherd's pie | oven crust |
| chili | toppings bar |
| tacos | weeknight |
| burrito | handheld |
| nachos | sharing |
| quesadilla | folded |
| fajitas | skillet |
| sushi | date night |
| ramen | slurp |
| fried rice | leftovers |
| spring rolls | crunchy |
| pad thai | takeout box |
| butter chicken | creamy |
| kebab | street corner |
| falafel | lunch cart |
| hummus | snack plate |
| biryani | festive pot |
| omelette | fluffy |
| scrambled eggs | whisk |
| fried egg | breakfast |
| tamales | holiday batch |
| bacon | weekend breakfast |
| sausage | breakfast side |
| toast | golden |
| avocado toast | brunch order |
| grilled cheese | cheap lunch |
| club sandwich | deli order |
| banh mi | lunch counter |
| caesar salad | side dish |
| potato salad | cookout |
| coleslaw | barbecue side |
| tomato soup | dunking |
| chicken soup | sick day |
| baked potato | steaming |
| risotto | stirring |
| carbonara | pasta night |
| ravioli | cozy dinner |
| garlic bread | side basket |
| pulled pork | slow smoke |
| ribs | messy fingers |
| chicken wings | game day |
| pot roast | slow cooker |
| stir fry | quick dinner |
| meat pie | flaky lid |
| sausage roll | buffet |
| empanada | picnic bag |
| samosa | tea time |
| paella | big gathering |
| moussaka | layered bake |
| greek salad | olives |
| gyro | street fair |
| schnitzel | breaded |
| fish sticks | freezer aisle |
| grilled salmon | healthy dinner |
| shrimp cocktail | party starter |
| lobster roll | vacation menu |
| clam chowder | cold weather |
| kimchi | sharp smell |
| tofu | plain flavor |
| veggie burger | meatless |
| cheese board | nibbles |
| stuffed peppers | baked shells |
| hash browns | diner side |
| oatmeal | bowl |
| cereal | rushed morning |
| bagel | toasted morning |
| stuffing | holiday |
| gravy | ladle |
| roast turkey | carving time |
| calzone | handheld |
| tempura | sharing platter |
| miso soup | side bowl |
| ratatouille | summer garden |
| bolognese | simmered |
| casserole | covered dish |
| rice and beans | budget |
| hotpot | bubbling |
| fondue | ski lodge |
| pork belly | fancy menu |
| gnocchi | soft bite |
| pierogi | folded dough |
| dumplings | small plates |
| shawarma | late shift |
| tikka masala | curry night |
| poutine | late snack |
| lamb chops | special occasion |
| corn dog | carnival |
| chicken parmesan | red sauce |
| sloppy joe | napkin warning |
| cornbread | cast iron |
| eggs benedict | hotel brunch |
| loaded fries | game night |
| pho | broth |
| dim sum | weekend brunch |
| fish tacos | beach |
| gumbo | big pot |
| jambalaya | festival |
| sub sandwich | quick order |
| mozzarella sticks | stringy |
| poke bowl | raw cubes |
| bruschetta | starter plate |
| curry | takeout night |
| fried calamari | appetizer |
Counts
- 118 words in Food: 60 single words, 55 two-word phrases and 3 longer ones.
- The longest is "mozzarella sticks" (17 characters) and the shortest is "pho" (3).
- 18 of the 118 words start with C, more than any other letter.
- 116 different hints are used. "handheld" appears most often, 2 times.
Source: the English word list in Imposter Game 3.0.0, checksum cb7d5091.