galumph

galumph Definition

ga·lumph (gə lumf′)

intransitive verb

Now Rare to march or bound along in a self-satisfied, triumphant manner
to move or walk heavily and clumsily

Etymology: coined by Lewis Carroll < gal(lop) + (tri)umph

galumph Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

back: He left it dead, and with its head He went galumphing back.

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