Slang a great number of; very many
Origin of umpteen
ump-, indefinite sound for an uncertain number + -teenumpteen
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umpteen
adjective
InformalRelatively large but unspecified in number: umpteen reasons; umpteen guests.
Origin of umpteen
Slang ump(ty) dash in Morse code ( of imitative origin ) -teen (as in thirteen )Related Forms:
- ump′teenth′
adjective
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Determiner
- (informal, often slightly derogatory) Relatively large but unspecified in number.
- She's taking umpteen friends with her to the party.
Origin
umpty (“colloquial name for the dash ""”" in Morse code") +"Ž -teen
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