gump

[ guhmp ]

/ gʌmp /

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noun Dialect.

a foolish or stupid person.

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Origin of gump

First recorded in 1815–25; origin uncertain

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How to use gump in a sentence

Forrest Gump was about as crimson as they come, and America loved the bejesus out of him.
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In the U.S., however, it was only the second-highest grossing film, behind Forrest Gump.
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A builder by profession, he quickly became something of a Forrest Gump of budgetary doom.
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Like Forrest Gump, South Beach Market prepares their fresh seafood in just about every way possible.
Become a Fried Seafood Believer at South Beach Market|Jane & Michael Stern|April 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The first film in the series, Koi…Mil Gaya (2003), is essentially the story of Forrest Gump finding E.T.
Krrish 3 Review: What the Bollywood Movie Steals From Superhero Films|Sujay Kumar|November 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
There were now thousands of little ladies gathered on the Gump, and these all broke out into song at the same instant.
The Silent Readers|William D. Lewis
The candidate obeyed, in so far as she prodded her sharply in the ribs and a shrill voice whispered: “Say you do–gump!”
Ruth Fielding at Lighthouse Point|Alice B. Emerson
Come right with me, Mrs. Gump; me and mamma was so afraid maybe you wouldn't come.
Just Around the Corner|Fannie Hurst
Honest, you may believe me or not, Mrs. Gump, but I have to fight to keep that girl away from the kitchen and housework!
Just Around the Corner|Fannie Hurst
"I think it's good for a girl to be so practical," said Mrs. Gump, squeezing an arc of a lemon over her sardine.
Just Around the Corner|Fannie Hurst

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