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bumblepuppy

[ buhm-buhl-puhp-ee ]

noun

  1. a game of whist played carelessly or contrary to rules and conventions.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of bumblepuppy1

First recorded in 1795–1805; bumble 1 + puppy
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Example Sentences

Bumblepuppy is a synonym of whist played in defiance of certain time- honoured conventions and principles.

Once married, no man--not even old man Kapus--would be justified in tearing Bumblepuppy from the fond arms of his bride.

After this incident, we always spoke of Johnnie as Bumblepuppy.

And here, paddling in the brook like an urchin, we found Bumblepuppy.

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