I had to go to my 4-inch (10 cm) thick dictionary to find how this one is pronounced. Just like it’s spelled, with accent on the first syllable, in case anyone has cause to use the word. (?)
I’m with Colleen, Mumpsi is just about perfect. There is no other definition for one of that sort… oh wait! there are plenty. One just popped into my head….
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
There are many. ☺
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yes –
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interesting, various ideas..
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absolutely.
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Also sounds like an illness.
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i think it is.
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I think the English version for this is Ass, or maybe that’s just my version.
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i think that is a perfect translation.
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I wonder if they go by “Mumpsi” for short? I like a good nickname.
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i’m sure they wouldn’t mind at all –
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Reblogged this on D.B. Mauldin and commented:
New Word
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thanks, deb )
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A very apt name.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
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i think so, too –
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I know too many like that!
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Hmmm. . . this seems to be contagious and rather “dangerous.”
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Indeed it does-
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Hmm, interesting. I think I know someone like this …
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Hey – I finally have a title!
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At last!
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I immediately thought of swollen glands and Alvin-the-Chipmunk lookalike bed rest, Beth.
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Ha!
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This sounds like some political leaders in our country. Possibly all political leaders in our country
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Hmmmmmm….
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I had to go to my 4-inch (10 cm) thick dictionary to find how this one is pronounced. Just like it’s spelled, with accent on the first syllable, in case anyone has cause to use the word. (?)
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Thank you)
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Sounds like my ex!
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I love learning new words. This one really sounds like the bump you get with the mumps but I like this definition too. 🙂
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It does )
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interesting word I learn some of most interesting stuff on here Thank you Beth.
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Thanks, Kat
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thank you for teaching me something new all the time. it is so much fun learning isn’t it?
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Is is fun)
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I’ve been guilty of this at times and I suspect that most people have at one time or another. Thank you for teaching a new word and definition to me.
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Happy to –
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Mumpsimus sounds like a great name for a rock and roll band. They could do rock and roll covers of old easy listening tunes.
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Always an option)
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I thought they had a vaccine for mumpsimus.
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not quite yet )
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I know one or more of these…. 😉
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i’m sure you do –
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Closely followed by frustration by all those around him!
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yes !
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I’m with Colleen, Mumpsi is just about perfect. There is no other definition for one of that sort… oh wait! there are plenty. One just popped into my head….
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Yes, I think there are –
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There must be a good story, left unsaid, that brought you to discover this cool word!
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Yes –
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For as much as you share, you are letting on there are things you keep private!
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just making a quiet political statement about some who are in power right now
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