Mugwump

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

Definitions of mugwump

noun a person who is neutral or undecided in politics

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that a mugwump is a person who remains neutral in a dispute.

A2 The mugwump refused to take sides in the argument, causing frustration among the others.

B1 The political candidate was accused of being a mugwump for not aligning with any party.

B2 As a mugwump, she carefully considered both sides of the issue before making a decision.

C1 His reputation as a mugwump earned him respect for his impartiality in difficult situations.

C2 The diplomat was known for his mugwump approach to negotiations, always seeking a fair resolution for all parties involved.

Examples of mugwump in a Sentence

formal The political candidate was accused of being a mugwump, refusing to align with any party.

informal I heard that guy is a total mugwump when it comes to choosing a side in an argument.

slang Don't be such a mugwump, just pick a team and stick with it!

figurative She felt like a mugwump in the office, not fitting in with either the creative team or the analytical team.

Grammatical Forms of mugwump

• past tense: mugwumped
• plural: mugwumps
• comparative: more mugwump
• superlative: most mugwump
• present tense: mugwump
• future tense: will mugwump
• perfect tense: have mugwumped
• continuous tense: is mugwumping
• singular: mugwump
• positive degree: mugwump
• infinitive: to mugwump
• gerund: mugwumping
• participle: mugwumped

Origin and Evolution of mugwump

First Known Use: 1824 year

Language of Origin: Algonquian

Story behind the word: The word 'mugwump' originated from the Algonquian language, specifically from the Massachusett dialect.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a leader or important person, the term 'mugwump' later evolved to refer to someone who remains aloof or independent, especially in politics.