Galumph: meaning, definitions and examples
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galumph
[ ษกษหlสmf ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น galumph
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคฎเฅเคซ
๐ฉ๐ช galumph
๐ฎ๐ฉ galumph
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฐะปะฐะผั
๐ต๐ฑ galumph
๐ฏ๐ต ใฌใฉใณใ
๐ซ๐ท galumph
๐ช๐ธ galumph
๐น๐ท galumph
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ผํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุงูุงู ู
๐จ๐ฟ galumph
๐ธ๐ฐ galumph
๐จ๐ณ galumph
๐ธ๐ฎ galumph
๐ฎ๐ธ galumph
๐ฐ๐ฟ galumph
๐ฌ๐ช galumph
๐ฆ๐ฟ galumph
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.