Galumphed: meaning, definitions and examples

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galumphed

 

[ gษ™หˆlษ™mpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

lumbered, plodded, thudded

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น galopou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคฒเคฎเฅเคซเคผเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช galumpf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melangkah berat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะฟะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ galumpf

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฎใƒฃใƒฉใƒณใƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท galumphe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ galumphed

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท galumphed

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐค๋Ÿผํ”„๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุงู„ูˆู…ูุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ galumpf

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ galumphed

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡้‡ๅœฐ่ตฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ galumpf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ galumphed

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐะปัƒะผะฟะตะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ›แƒคแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ galumphed

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.