GUMPTION


Meaning of GUMPTION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ gʌmpʃ(ə)n ]

1.

If someone has gumption , they are able to think what it would be sensible to do in a particular situation, and they do it. ( INFORMAL )

Surely anyone with marketing gumption should be able to sell good books at any time of year.

N-UNCOUNT

2.

If someone has the gumption to do something, they are brave enough to do it.

He suspected that deep down, she admired him for having the gumption to disagree with her.

N-UNCOUNT : oft the N to-inf

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