Galumphing: meaning, definitions and examples
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galumphing
[ ษกษหlษmfษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น galumphing
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฒเคฎเฅเคชเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช galumphing
๐ฎ๐ฉ galumphing
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฐะปัะผะฟัะฝะณ
๐ต๐ฑ galumphing
๐ฏ๐ต ใฌใฉใณใใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท galumphing
๐ช๐ธ galumphing
๐น๐ท galumphing
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ผํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุงููู ุจููุบ
๐จ๐ฟ galumphing
๐ธ๐ฐ galumphing
๐จ๐ณ galumphing
๐ธ๐ฎ galumphing
๐ฎ๐ธ galumphing
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะฐะปัะผะฟะธะฝะณ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฃแแคแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ galumphing
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.