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Meaning of rumpty-tumpty | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

With a lively beat and strong, non-syncopated rhythm; upbeat and bouncy.

Examples

“It's a right rumpty-tumpty tune anyway.”
“Well you know, sir, it's very difficult to have a favourite when it's all such jolly, rumpty-tumpty stuff.”
“I loved poetry in school, especially the rumpty-tumpty kind.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Rumsfeldian run run in run o' the mill run of the mill run-and-gun

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