bumblepuppy

[ buhm-buhl-puhp-ee ]

noun

1. a game of whist played carelessly or contrary to rules and conventions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bumblepuppy¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; bumble ¹ + puppy

Example Sentences

Bumblepuppy is a synonym of whist played in defiance of certain time- honoured conventions and principles.

From Project Gutenberg

Once married, no man--not even old man Kapus--would be justified in tearing Bumblepuppy from the fond arms of his bride.

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After this incident, we always spoke of Johnnie as Bumblepuppy.

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And here, paddling in the brook like an urchin, we found Bumblepuppy.

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