Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
umpty-umpth
Adjective
/ˈəmpti ˈʌmpθ/
Definition
An indefinite or imprecise large number, often used humorously to convey an exaggerated quantity.
Examples
- I’ve told you umpty-umpth times to clean your room!
- She has read umpty-umpth books on the subject.
- It was the umpty-umpth meeting of the committee this month.
Meaning
The term ‘umpty-umpth’ is used informally to refer to a vast number of something, typically when the exact value is either unknown or not important.
Synonyms
- Countless
- Many
- Numerous
- Innumerable