gump

1 of 2

noun

ˈgəmp

plural -s

chiefly dialectal

: a foolish or dull-witted person

gump

2 of 2

verb

"

-ed/-ing/-s

chiefly Scottish

: guddle

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

Verb

origin unknown

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