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galumph

verb ga·lumph \gə-ˈləm(p)f\

: to move in a loud and clumsy way

Full Definition of GALUMPH

intransitive verb

: to move with a clumsy heavy tread

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probably alteration of ¹gallop

First Known Use: 1872

Synonyms: barge, clomp, clump, flog [British], flounder, lumber, lump, plod, pound, scuff, scuffle, shamble, shuffle, slog, slough, stamp, stomp, stumble, stump, tramp, tromp, trudge

GALUMPH Defined for Kids

verb ga·lumph \gə-ˈləmf\

ga·lumphedga·lumph·ing

: to move in a loud and clumsy way

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