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ump
Meaning:
umpire
For example:
The umps have to make difficult decisions, and they usually get them right.
"What's the matter with you, ump? Lost your seeing-eye dog, have ya?"
Origin:
short for "umpire"
Quick Quiz:
Which of these sports is officiated by umps?
boxing
soccer
tennis
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c.
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