Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mumbletypeg
Noun
/ˈmʌm.bəl.taɪpɡ/
Definition
A game involving the throwing of a knife or similar object at a target, usually played by children.
Examples
- The children spent the afternoon playing mumbletypeg in the backyard.
- He was skilled at mumbletypeg and could hit the target almost every time.
Meaning
The term ‘mumbletypeg’ also refers to a type of playful engagement that can involve skill and luck, often with informal rules.
Synonyms
- Knife game
- Target throwing
- Skill game
