Word of the day

bumptious

1. self-assertive or proud to an irritating degree

“these bumptious young boys today”

adjective

/ˈbəm(p)ʃəs/

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bumptious

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"Even knowing he was bumptious, I was still surprised by his _____."

Select three words related to bumptious

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  • arrogant
  • quiet
  • puffed-up
  • calm
  • cocky
  • mild

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