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bumptious
Definitions
1
adjective
self-assertive
or
proud
to
an
irritating
degree
The
bumptious
young
man
interrupted
the
meeting
to
share
his
unsolicited
opinions
.
Her
bumptious
attitude
made
it
difficult
for
her
to
make
friends
.
Despite
his
bumptious
demeanor
,
he
was
often
ignored
by
his
peers
.
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Originally meant
self-assertive or proud to an irritating degree
Background
The word 'bumptious' is believed to be a blend of 'bump' and the suffix '-tious', suggesting a sense of pushing oneself forward in a boastful manner. It first appeared in the early 19th century.