umpty

umpty

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  • umpty — 1905, of an indefinite number, originally Morse code slang for dash, influenced by association with numerals such as twenty, thirty, etc …   Etymology dictionary

  • umpty — ˈəm(p)tē, ti adjective Etymology: probably alteration of enty (as in twenty, seventy) : such and such umpty percent of all new houses Kansas City Star, Missouri often used in combination the umpty fifth regiment Bill Mauldin …   Useful english dictionary

  • umpty-umpth — /ump tee umpth /, adj. umpteenth. Also, umpty ump /ump tee ump /. * * * …   Universalium

  • umpty-umpth — AND umpteenth [“ampti ”ampG AND “amp”tintG] mod. thousandth, billionth, zillionth, etc. (Represents some very large, but indefinite number.) □ This is the umpty umpth time I’ve told you to keep your dog out of my yard. □ This is the umpteenth… …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • umpty-umpth — /ump tee umpth /, adj. umpteenth. Also, umpty ump /ump tee ump / …   Useful english dictionary

  • umpty — ump·ty …   English syllables

  • umpty —  Slightly unwell …   A concise dictionary of English slang

  • umpty-umpth — adjective Umpteenth …   Wiktionary

  • iddy-umpty — /idˈi umpˈti or umˈti/ (milit sl) noun Morse code ORIGIN: From a phrase used in India to teach morse to the native troops …   Useful english dictionary

  • English numerals — are words for numbers used in English speaking cultures. Contents 1 Cardinal numbers 2 Specialized numbers 3 Multiplicative numerals 4 Negative numbers …   Wikipedia

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