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umpteen | umpty | Derived terms |

Umpty is a derived term of umpteen.



As a determiner umpteen

is relatively large but unspecified in number.

As an adjective umpty is

being indefinite, unspecified.

umpteen

English

Determiner

(wikipedia umpteen) (-)
  • Relatively large but unspecified in number.
    • She's taking umpteen friends with her to the party.

    Derived terms

    * umpteenth

    umpty

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Being indefinite, unspecified

    • Derived terms

    * umpteen * umptillion