January 30th, 2009
Mike's Writing Workshop & Newsletter: Wordplay
Bumptious—Overbearing or self-assertive to the point of being obnoxious; conceited bordering on arrogant. Salespeople in trendy, expensive shops can be bumptious.
Check out some other words to sprinkle into your writing at Mike’s Workshop.
Me, I like bumptious, but always thought it was kind of a good thing for a lady to have, rather than be.
