Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
umpteen
Adjective
/ˈʌmpˌtiːn/
Definition
An indefinite number that is large but not specified.
Examples
- I’ve told you umpteen times to clean your room.
- There were umpteen choices available at the buffet.
- He has umpteen excuses for being late.
Meaning
Umpteen refers to a great many or a countless number of things, often used to express frustration or disbelief in the quantity.
Synonyms
- Countless
- Innumerable
- Myriad
- Several
- Many
