Gumption Definition & Meaning
gumption
- noun
- sound practical judgment; "Common sense is not so common"; "he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples"; "fortunately she had the good sense to run away"
- fortitude and determination; "he didn't have the guts to try it"
"Gumption" in song lyrics
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"I drink a bad glass of gumption"
Aesop Rock — Dead Pan -
"Take you for your garments and your gumption"
Shades of Culture f/ Takktics — First Things First -
"Beating all 5 kids with mad vocal gumption"
Skitz f/ Roots Manuva — Where My Mind is At
Words that rhyme with gumption
Usage tips for "gumption"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does gumption mean?
- sound practical judgment; "Common sense is not so common"; "he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples"; "fortunately she had the good sense to run away" fortitude and determination; "he didn't have the guts to try it"
- What part of speech is gumption?
- Gumption is a noun.
- How many definitions does gumption have?
- Gumption has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).