Meaning & use

bumbershoot

noun·Everyday

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an umbrella

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She grabbed her bumbershoot before heading out into the drizzle.

Nobody uses the word bumbershoot seriously anymore, but it still gets a laugh in casual conversation.

A note on using this word

This whimsical American slang term dates to the late 1800s and is thought to blend 'umbrella' with 'parachute.'

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