umpty
9.9
A large unknown number or amount
- noun
- /ˈʌmpti/
- Informal
:
un montón
- The teacher explained the term 'umpty' to indicate that the class would be reviewing umpty topics on test day.
Examples
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I don't, oh, I'm with an umpty, OK, I don't care.
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During the meeting, the manager mentioned that there had already been umpty suggestions for improving workplace morale.
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When asked how many cookies he wanted, he replied, "Just give me umpty; I don't really need to count."
Synonyms
indefinite
vsumpty
39
4.0
Not clearly fixed or known, with no set end date
is used mainly for unspecified amounts rather than general vagueness
indeterminate
vsumpty
11
7.0
Not clearly known or decided
is used for unknown amounts rather than undecided or uncertain things
4
7.9
A large, not exact number when the exact amount is not important
is broader, covering unspecified amounts not only very large informal ones
indefinite quantity
vsumpty
5.6
An amount that is not exactly known
often implies a large or informal figure rather than any vague amount
Antonyms
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Etymology
Umpty as a noun works like the funny number word umpteen: people use it to mean 'an unspecified number' or 'lots' when they do not want to give a real number. This makes umpty a handy word for a vague quantity.