Meaning of sumptin' | Babel Free
Examples
“When Daisy first entered upon her new life, she had affected a nun-like garb as most appropriate, but after a little child said to her once: “I don’t like⟳ your black gown all the time. I likes sumptin’ bright and pretty,” she changed her dress and gave freer scope to her natural good taste⟳ and love⟳ of what was becoming.”
“Cue the corporate executives and celebrities. And don't forget⟳ the women wanting to surprise⟳ their husbands and boyfriends, and the men -- firefighters, policemen, business owners, engineers -- just wanting to drive⟳ a little sumptin' sumptin' for at least one day in their lives.”
“Eventually co-worker Chuck climbs up to rescue⟳ him. "Wassa matter⟳? You get⟳ your skirt caught on sumptin'?"”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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