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bumptious Definition

bump·tious (bump′s̸həs)

adjective

disagreeably conceited, arrogant, or forward

Etymology: prob. < bump, by analogy with fractious

bumptious Related Forms
bump′·tiously adverb bump′·tious·ness noun
bumptious Synonyms

bumptious

modif.

conceited, arrogant, forward, pushy*; see aggressive 1, egotistic 2.

bumptious Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • statement: And the authorities can't be fooled into making bumptious statements because they're all media-savvy now.

Browse dictionary entries near bumptious

  1. ‹ bumpkin
  2. ‹ bumper-to-bumper
  3. ‹ bumper sticker
  4. ‹ bumper
  5. ‹ bump off
  6. ‹ bump into
  7. ‹ bump
  8. ‹ bummer
  9. ‹ bummed
  10. ‹ bumf
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