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umteenth

umteenth is the alternative spelling of umpteenth.

Meaning of umpteenth

Adjective

umpteenth (not comparable)

  1. (informal, often slightly derogatory) Occurring in a relatively large but unspecified position in a sequence.
    • That's the umpteenth time I've had to tell him not to swear in front of the children.

Questions about umteenth

What is umteenth the alternative spelling of?
Umteenth is the alternative spelling of umpteenth.

Words near umteenth in the dictionary

  1. umstroke
  2. umstrokes
  3. UMT
  4. Umtali
  5. Umtata
  6. umteenth
  7. UMTS
  8. umu
  9. Umu-Nneochi
  10. Umuahia
  11. Umuahia North

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