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gump [ gump ] (past and past participle gumped, present participle gump·ing, 3rd person present singular gumps)

intransitive verb

Definition:

muddle through: to muddle through difficult situations thanks to a series of lucky chances ( slang )

[Late 20th century. < the 1994 movie Forrest Gump]

Cultural Note


	Forrest Gump, a movie (1994) by Robert Zemeckis. It is the sentimental tale of a mentally challenged boy who grows up to become a sports star, war hero, and successful business executive thanks to his uncomplicated world-view, traditional moral values, and uncanny ability to be in the right place at the right time.