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umpteenth

American

[uhmp-teenth] / ˈʌmpˈtinθ /

Also umteenth

adjective

Informal.

of an indefinitely large number in succession.

He was the umpteenth person to arrive.

Etymology

Origin of umpteenth

First recorded in 1915–20; umpteen + -th ²

Example Sentences

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But Hegseth comes across more like the third grader reciting those lines after watching his favorite comic book movie for the umpteenth time.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

But not before asking me—for the umpteenth time—whether I wanted to buy any extras.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Harbaugh pounded his chest in his umpteenth gesture of the day, the coach filled with enough charm and eccentricity to command a Hollywood stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2024

"Me and Harry are fine," she insists for the umpteenth time since leaving the castle.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2024

I picked up my phone and texted Ashley for the umpteenth time.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben

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