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galumph
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ga·lumph  (g-lmf)
intr.v. ga·lumphed, ga·lumph·ing, ga·lumphs
To move or run clumsily or heavily.

[Perhaps blend of gallop and triumph.]

galumph [gəˈlʌmpf -ˈlʌmf]
vb
(intr) Informal to leap or move about clumsily or joyfully
[C19 (coined by Lewis Carroll): probably a blend of gallop + triumph]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.galumph - move around heavily and clumsily; "the giant tortoises galumphed around in their pen"
bound, jump, leap, spring - move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"
Translations
galumph [gəˈlʌmf] VI (hum) → brincar alegre pero torpemente, brincar como un elefante contento
galumph
vi (inf)trapsen (inf)


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The General tucked the valise under his arm, marched out of the cafeteria with his consultant in tow and galumphed off down another dark winding corridor.
Where other fast bowlers galumphed to the wicket shaking the ground with every stride, Holding glided with effortless, almost silent economy, to the extent that umpires often had to turn to see if he really was on his way.
That role was played by huge and gentle Disraeli, Amy's golden retriever, who galumphed with her up the elevator to the African Arts office every day, where he laid in wait for Povey to bring him biscuits.
 
 
 
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