Galumptious

/ɡəˈlʌmpʃəs/ adjective

Definition

Characterized by galumphing; moving or behaving in a heavy, cumbersome, exaggerated, or enthusiastically ungainly way.

Etymology

From galumph plus -tious suffix (similar to -itious as in 'repetitious'), creating an adjective form describing the quality or characteristic of galumphing.

Kelly Says

This is a playfully made-up adjective that feels so right it should be in every dictionary—it's exactly how kids describe that friend who's lovably clumsy and enthusiastic!

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