adj.
Pronunciation: pri- ' z ə m(p)-ch ə -w ə s, -ch ə s, -sh ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French presumptious, from Late Latin praesumptuosus, irregular from praesumptio
Date: 14th century
: overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
– pre · sump · tu · ous · ly adverb
– pre · sump · tu · ous · ness noun