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A.Word.A.Day--galumph

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galumph (guh-LUMF) verb intr.

To move or run clumsily or heavily.

[Phonesthemic invention of Lewis Carroll, perhaps blend of gallop and triumphant.]

"When it was announced that this galumphing vehicle was moving from screen to stage, insiders shook their heads in disbelief." David Benedict, Colourful animal magic that just saves the show, Independent, 15 Jul 1998.

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