Gumpf

Pronunciation: /ɡʌmpf/

Definitions of GUMPF

noun a made-up or nonsensical word

Example Sentences

A1 I stepped on a gumpf on the sidewalk.

A2 The gumpf stuck to my shoe and I had to scrape it off.

B1 The children played with a gumpf they found in the park.

B2 I accidentally sat on a gumpf and it got stuck to my pants.

C1 The scientist analyzed the composition of the mysterious gumpf found in the forest.

C2 The artist used the gumpf as inspiration for a new sculpture in the exhibit.

Examples of GUMPF in a Sentence

formal The scientist presented his findings on the effects of GUMPF on plant growth.

informal I have no idea what GUMPF even stands for, do you?

slang That movie was so bad, it was a total GUMPF.

figurative Her mind was filled with a chaotic GUMPF of thoughts and emotions.

Grammatical Forms of GUMPF

• past tense: gumped
• plural: gumpfs
• comparative: gumpfer
• superlative: gumpfest
• present tense: gumpf
• future tense: will gumpf
• perfect tense: have gumpfed
• continuous tense: is gumpfing
• singular: gumpf
• positive degree: gumpf
• infinitive: to gumpf
• gerund: gumping
• participle: gumped

Origin and Evolution of GUMPF

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'GUMPF' originated in German dialects, specifically in the Bavarian region.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a clumsy or awkward person, the meaning of 'GUMPF' has evolved over time to also describe something unattractive or unappealing.