Galumph: meaning, definitions and examples

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galumph

 

[ ษกษ™หˆlสŒmf ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement, clumsily

To galumph is to move clumsily or heavily, often making a loud noise. It describes a way of walking or running that is awkward and ungraceful, typically associated with a large or bulky individual.

Synonyms

clomp, lurch, stumble

Examples of usage

  • The elephant galumphed through the thick underbrush.
  • He galumphed down the stairs, startling everyone in the room.
  • The giant puppy galumped across the yard.
  • She galumphed into the pool, creating quite a splash.

Translations

Translations of the word "galumph" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น galumph

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅˆเคฒเคฎเฅเคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช galumph

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ galumph

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐะปะฐะผั„

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ galumph

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒฉใƒณใƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท galumph

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ galumph

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท galumph

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐˆ๋Ÿผํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุงู„ุงู…ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ galumph

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ galumph

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ galumph

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ galumph

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ galumph

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ galumph

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช galumph

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ galumph

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ galumph

Etymology

The term 'galumph' was coined in the late 19th century, with its first recorded use appearing in Lewis Carroll's poem 'The Hunting of the Snark' in 1876. Carroll, known for his playful use of language, created 'galumph' as a blend of 'gallop' and 'triumph', capturing the essence of a triumphant yet clumsy movement. The whimsical nature of its origins has allowed the term to retain a sense of fun and imagery. Over time, 'galumph' has found its way into various literary contexts and colloquial speech, often used to evoke a humorous or exaggerated image of heavy-footedness. Its unique sound and meaning have contributed to its charm and endurance in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,322, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.