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bumble puppy

noun

Etymology

Of unknown origin.

Definitions

  1. A game in which players attempt to project metal balls into nine holes in a flat wooden…

    A game in which players attempt to project metal balls into nine holes in a flat wooden board; nineholes.

  2. Any of various childish or informal games.

    • Cecil was absent—one did not play bumble-puppy when he was there.

  3. A simplified form of whist

    A simplified form of whist; whist or bridge played unskilfully.

    • Templeton isn't the sort of chap to play bumble-puppy bridge with a girl like that unless he's getting something out of it.
  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. Swingball or tetherball.

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