Galumphing: meaning, definitions and examples

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galumphing

 

[ ษกษ™หˆlษ™mfษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

moving clumsily

Galumphing refers to the act of moving in a clumsy, heavy, or awkward manner, often associated with bounding or thumping steps. This term is often used to describe someone or something that is advancing with a lack of grace or agility. The word evokes an image of a large creature or person plodding along without finesse. Its use can imply both a sense of humor and physicality, highlighting the disparity between intention and execution.

Synonyms

clumping, lumbering, tromping.

Examples of usage

  • The giant galumphed through the forest, shaking the ground beneath it.
  • After tripping over a rock, she began galumphing down the hill.
  • The puppy galumphed clumsily as it tried to chase its tail.

Translations

Translations of the word "galumphing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น galumphing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคฒเคฎเฅเคชเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช galumphing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ galumphing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐะปัƒะผะฟั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ galumphing

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒฉใƒณใƒ”ใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท galumphing

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ galumphing

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท galumphing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐˆ๋Ÿผํ•‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุงู„ูˆู…ุจูŠู†ุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ galumphing

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ galumphing

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ galumphing

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ galumphing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ galumphing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐะปัƒะผะฟะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ›แƒคแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ galumphing

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ galumphing

Etymology

The word 'galumph' is a whimsical creation that likely emerged in the late 19th to early 20th century. It is believed to be a blend of the words 'galumph' and 'triumph', reflecting a sense of triumph in awkward movement. One of the earliest documented usages of 'galumph' can be traced back to Lewis Carroll, who employed it in his poem 'The Hunting of the Snark' in 1876. Carroll's playful language and vivid imagination contributed to the word's charm and humor. Over the years, 'galumph' has been adopted into everyday language to describe individuals or animals that move in a heavy, bumbling manner. The term encapsulates a lighthearted acknowledgment of clumsiness, and has often been associated with the playful depiction of large creatures, such as elephants or cartoon characters. Today, 'galumphing' is used in various contexts, often to elicit a chuckle while describing a lack of grace.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,805, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.