Common sense.
Gumption
GUMP-shun
ˈɡʌmpʃən
Noun
Example Sentences
"Got no gumption."
"Use thy gumption."
Etymology & History
Yorkshire word meaning initiative or sense. From Scottish dialect.
Word Details
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Region
Yorkshire
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Era
1700s
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Language
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Formality
neutral
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