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Word of the Day – Umpteen

By July 28, 2022Word of the Day

Umpteen (cardinal number)

ump-teen

Indefinitely many; a lot of.

Early 20th century humorous formation based on -teen.

Example sentences

“I’ve told her umpteen times!”

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