bumptious — self-assertive or proud to an irritating degree
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: self-assertive or proud to an irritating degree
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʌmpʃəs/
Korean meaning: 자기주장이 강하거나 거만해서 짜증나게 하는
Korean pronunciation: **범프**셔스
Example Sentences
- The bumptious intern kept interrupting the CEO during the meeting.
- Her bumptious personality made her few friends in college.
- The bumptious politician claimed he could solve all problems single-handedly.
bumptious
ADJECTIVE//ˈbʌmpʃəs//
self-assertive or proud to an irritating degree

a pompous businessman stands at the front of the room gesturing wildly while talking over his colleagues. He points at himself repeatedly and waves his arms in exaggerated motions showing extreme confidence. His loud interrupting causes the other meeting participants to look annoyed and uncomfortable. Several colleagues roll their eyes, cross their arms, and lean back in their chairs with irritated expressions. One person covers their face with their hands in frustration while another checks their watch impatiently. someone being self-assertive and proud to an irritating degree
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Origin
From the word 'bump' (meaning to collide or strike) plus the suffix '-tious'. Coined in the 18th century to describe someone who metaphorically 'bumps into' others with their arrogant, self-important behavior.
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“The bumptious intern kept interrupting the CEO during the meeting.”
“Her bumptious personality made her few friends in college.”
“The bumptious politician claimed he could solve all problems single-handedly.”
“Despite being new to the job, he had a bumptious confidence that annoyed his colleagues.”
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