Pictionary word ideas: Actions
These are action words for Pictionary, things people do, from juggling, hugging and laughing to doing push-ups, slipping on ice or having a snowball fight.
Actions are a step up from objects, because you have to show a movement on a still sheet. Stick figures are your best tool. Add motion lines and little sweat drops. Writing words on the sheet is off limits, so the pose has to do the talking. Another trick is to draw two quick panels side by side: before and after. A figure standing, then the same figure flat on the ice, tells the story of slipping. These words are great for players who already know their way around a drawing game and fans of charades. Kids enjoy the easy ones, like waving or cooking. For an even bigger challenge, try idioms and expressions.
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Easy 14 words
- biting
- crying
- diving
- eating
- fixing
- hiding
- hiking
- miming
- paying
- rowing
- sewing
- skiing
- typing
- waving
Medium 85 words
- backstroke
- balancing
- barbecuing
- building
- calling
- camping
- canoeing
- catching
- cheering
- chewing
- clapping
- clicking
- climbing
- coloring
- cooking
- crawling
- cutting
- dancing
- digging
- dodging
- drawing
- dribbling
- drinking
- driving
- erasing
- falling
- fighting
- filming
- fishing
- folding
- gardening
- greeting
- harvesting
- hitting
- hugging
- hunting
- ironing
- juggling
- jumping
- knitting
- laughing
- lifting
- measuring
- mopping
- napping
- paddling
- painting
- pedaling
- pointing
- pulling
- pushing
- reading
- running
- sailing
- screaming
- scrolling
- sculpting
- shaving
- shivering
- shopping
- singing
- skipping
- sledging
- sleeping
- smiling
- sneezing
- snoring
- spinning
- stargazing
- stomping
- stretching
- sulking
- surfing
- sweeping
- swimming
- swinging
- texting
- throwing
- vacuuming
- walking
- washing
- whispering
- whistling
- writing
- yawning
Hard 196 words
- blowing a kiss
- blowing candles
- blowing up a balloon
- blowing your nose
- bottle-feeding a baby
- brushing hair
- brushing teeth
- building a sandcastle
- building a snowman
- calling for help
- carrying a bag
- catching a ball
- catching a fish
- changing a nappy
- changing a tyre
- cleaning windows
- clearing the table
- climbing a mountain
- climbing stairs
- closing a door
- collecting seashells
- combing hair
- cracking an egg
- cutting bread
- cutting paper
- decorating a Christmas tree
- diving into the pool
- diving into water
- doing a cartwheel
- doing a handstand
- doing a magic trick
- doing a puzzle
- doing archery
- doing homework
- doing jumping jacks
- doing push-ups
- doing sit-ups
- doing the splits
- doing yoga
- drawing a stick figure
- dressing up
- drinking coffee
- driving a car
- drying off
- falling asleep
- falling down
- feeding animals
- feeding the cat
- filling a glass
- filling up with petrol
- finding treasure
- fixing a bike
- folding clothes
- getting angry
- getting dressed
- getting up
- giving a gift
- going to bed
- grocery shopping
- grooming a horse
- hammering a nail
- hanging laundry
- having a snowball fight
- holding an umbrella
- horse riding
- hula hooping
- ice skating
- imitating an animal
- inflating a balloon
- jumping for joy
- jumping on a trampoline
- jumping rope
- kicking a ball
- knocking on the door
- lifting a box
- lifting weights
- lighting a campfire
- listening to music
- looking out the window
- looking outside
- making a cake
- making a campfire
- making a sandwich
- making coffee
- making soap bubbles
- making the bed
- milking a cow
- mowing the lawn
- opening a book
- opening a chest
- opening a door
- opening a gift
- opening a window
- opening an umbrella
- painting a wall
- painting with a brush
- peeling a carrot
- peeling an apple
- petting a cat
- picking a flower
- pitching a tent
- planting a tree
- playing ball
- playing cards
- playing chess
- playing drums
- playing flute
- playing guitar
- playing hide and seek
- playing hopscotch
- playing piano
- playing video games
- playing violin
- playing with a dog
- popping a balloon
- pouring a drink
- pouring milk
- pulling a rope
- pushing a car
- pushing a swing
- pushing a trolley
- putting on a hat
- putting on makeup
- putting on shoes
- raising arms
- raising your hand
- raking leaves
- reading the newspaper
- riding a bike
- riding a scooter
- rock climbing
- running fast
- running in place
- sack race
- sawing wood
- saying goodbye
- saying hello
- scoring a basket
- scuba diving
- serving in tennis
- setting the table
- shaking hands
- sharpening a pencil
- shooting a goal
- shoveling snow
- singing in the shower
- skateboarding
- sliding down a slide
- slipping on ice
- slowing down
- snapping fingers
- snowboarding
- speeding up
- spilling a drink
- spinning in circles
- standing in line
- stirring a pot
- stroking a dog
- taking a bath
- taking a photo
- taking a selfie
- taking a shower
- taking off a coat
- taking out the trash
- throwing a ball
- throwing a frisbee
- throwing a party
- throwing a snowball
- toasting marshmallows
- training a dog
- trying on clothes
- turning a page
- tying shoes
- tying your shoelaces
- using a computer
- waking up
- walking a dog
- walking backwards
- walking like a robot
- walking like a zombie
- walking on hands
- washing a car
- washing dishes
- washing hands
- washing your hands
- watching a match
- watching TV
- watering flowers
- watering plants
- wearing a mask
- wearing headphones
- weightlifting
- winning a race
- wiping a table
- wrapping a gift
- writing on a board