Galumphed: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ป
galumphed
[ gษหlษmpt ]
movement description
Galumphed is a verb that describes a particular type of heavy, clumsy movement. It is often used to convey the idea of someone or something moving in a way that is both ungraceful and somewhat forceful. The term often evokes a sense of playful awkwardness, as if the subject is bounding or loping in a rather silly manner. It can be used in contexts when referring to animals, especially large ones, or children who are running or jumping energetically yet ungainly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The large dog galumphed across the yard.
- She galumphed into the room, tripping over her own feet.
- The toddler galumphed through the puddles with delight.
Translations
Translations of the word "galumphed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น galopou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฒเคฎเฅเคซเคผเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช galumpf
- trappeln
- schwerfรคllig gehen
๐ฎ๐ฉ melangkah berat
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฟะฐะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ galumpf
๐ฏ๐ต ใฎใฃใฉใณใ
๐ซ๐ท galumphe
๐ช๐ธ galumphed
๐น๐ท galumphed
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐค๋ผํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุงููู ูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ galumpf
๐ธ๐ฐ galumphed
๐จ๐ณ ้้ๅฐ่ตฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ galumpf
๐ฎ๐ธ galumphed
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะฐะปัะผะฟะตะด
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฃแแคแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ galumphed
๐ฒ๐ฝ galumphed
Etymology
The word 'galumphed' is believed to have originated in the mid-20th century, possibly deriving from a blend of 'gallop' and 'lumber,' both of which describe different types of movement. The playful combination reflects a sense of movement that is both lively and clumsy. Its usage has been popularized in children's literature, where characters often galumph about in a manner that emphasizes their carefree and often humorous nature. The term captures a blend of enthusiasm and awkwardness, making it an apt choice for describing the actions of young children and animals. As a playful and descriptive term, 'galumphed' conveys not just the action but also the spirit of the moment, emphasizing both the physicality and the joy inherent in the movement.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,238, 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.