Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gump
noun
/ɡʌmp/
Definition
A foolish or gullible person.
Examples
- Despite his mistakes, he was just a good-natured gump who meant well.
- Don’t be such a gump; think before you act!
Meaning
Used chiefly in American English to describe someone who is perceived as clumsy or lacking in common sense.
Synonyms
- fool
- simpleton
- dunce
