Umpteenth

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Translations 1.2.2 Synonyms 1.3 Noun 1.4 Related terms

English

Etymology

umpteen + -th

Adjective

umpteenth

1. (informal, often slightly derogatory) Occurring in a relatively large but unspecified position in a series.

   That's the umpteenth time I've had to tell him not to swear in front of the children.

Translations

• Swedish: femtioelfte
• Italian: ennesimo

Synonyms

• nth
• umpty-umpth

Noun

umpteenth

1. (informal, often slightly derogatory) The person or thing in the umpteenth position in a series.

Related terms

• umpteen