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umpteen Definition

ump·teen (umptēn)

adjective

Slang a great number of; very many

Etymology: ump-, indefinite sound for an uncertain number + -teen

umpteen Related Forms
ump·teenth adjective
umpteen* Synonyms

umpteen*

modif.

very many, considerable, numerous, countless; see many.

umpteen Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: The new one has umpteen, plus ABS and self tightening seat belts and so on.

Modifies a noun

  • time: T'zer PS In every issue of YS I come across the word T'zer repeated umpteen times.
  • year: We now hold the trophy which had been won by Welwyn teams for the last umpteen years.
  • variation: This is a good step in the right direction from previous box books, which give umpteen variations on a single theme.
  • book: I review books as part of my work as an arts journalist, so I've often got umpteen books on the go.
  • hour: It's going to make a pleasant change this year NOT to have to drive for umpteen hours to get to the competition.. .
  • websites: There are umpteen websites with very polarized viewpoints that restrict contrary views.

Noun used with modifier

  • fuss: Facebook fuss part umpteen: students are dum-dums The latest round of Facebook numbskullery comes from none other than Edinburgh's Student newspaper.
  • part: Facebook fuss part umpteen: students are dum-dums The latest round of Facebook numbskullery comes from none other than Edinburgh's Student newspaper.

Browse dictionary entries near umpteen

  1. umpire
  2. umpirage
  3. ump
  4. umlaut
  5. umiak
  6. Umbundu
  7. Umbrian
  8. Umbria
  9. umbrella tree
  10. umbrella plant
  1. Umtata
  2. UMTS
  3. UMW
  4. UN
  5. un-American
  6. un-
  7. Una
  8. una corda
  9. unabashed
  10. unabbreviated