How to Pronounce "bumptious"
word
ˈbʌmpʃəs
BUMP-shuhs
bˈʌmpʃəs
BUMP-shuhs
Definition
Someone who is bumptious is loud, confident, and shows off in an annoying or rude way, acting as if they are more important than others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbʌmpʃəs
British English
bˈʌmpʃəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUMP-shuhs
UK
BUMP-shuhs
Listen in Context
The bumptious boy kept interrupting everyone in class.
She sounded bumptious when she talked about her grades.
Nobody liked his bumptious attitude at the meeting.
He's a bit bumptious sometimes, but he means well.