Saturday, September 26, 2015

Word of the day

Definitions for galumph
  1. to move along heavily and clumsily.
  2. Citations for galumph
    It is at this point that one begins to feel embarrassedwhile other passengers galumph by with theirluggage.Stephanie Rosenbloom, “Flying Deluxe Domestic Coast-to-Coast forAround $1,000,” New York Times, January 23, 2015
    "Don't galumph around like that when you're comingdown the aisle," Sabrina had moaned at her sisterthe night before. “Be light on your feet and smile!”Kate Jacobs, Comfort Food, 2008
    Origin of galumph
    Galumph is a 19th century invention from the mind ofLewis Carroll, and is perhaps a blend of gallop andtriumphant.
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