galumph

[guh-luhmf]

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verb (used without object)

to move along heavily and clumsily.

Origin of galumph

1872; phonesthemic invention of Lewis Carroll, perhaps blend of gallop and triumphant

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Related Words for galumph

slog, shuffle, trudge, waddle, plod, trundle, scuff, stomp, clomp, clatter, thud, stumble, stump, lump, barge, clump, shamble, stamp, lumber, bumble

British Dictionary definitions for galumph

galumph

verb

(intr) informal to leap or move about clumsily or joyfully

Word Origin for galumph

C19 (coined by Lewis Carroll): probably a blend of gallop + triumph

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Word Origin and History for galumph

"to prance about in a self-satisfied manner," 1872, coined by Lewis Carroll in "Jabberwocky," apparently by blending gallop and triumph. Related: Galumphing.