gumph
gumph · gumphs
A foolish person; a gumpA foolish person; a gump.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A foolish person; a gump.
(slang, uncountable)Nonsense.
(uncountable)Gumption; grit.
1955, Mathematics Teaching, Association of Teachers of Mathematics ...anyone likely to use the book would surely have enough gumph to try both before giving up.
Origin
Shortening of gumption.Shortening of gumption.
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Forms
plural: gumphsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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