gamp Definition
an umbrella.
Using gamp: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gamp" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I forgot my gamp at home and got soaked in the rain.
Example
She twirled her gamp as she walked down the street.
gamp Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with gamp
gampish
resembling or characteristic of Mrs. Gamp, especially in being slovenly or drinking to excess
Example
He was a gampish old man, with a fondness for gin.
gamp coat
a loose, full coat that can be worn over other clothing, typically made of waterproof material
Example
She wore a gamp coat over her dress to protect it from the rain.
gampishness
the quality of being like Mrs. Gamp, especially in being slovenly or drinking to excess
Example
His gampishness was well-known among his friends.
Origins of gamp
originally from the name of a character in Charles Dickens' novel 'Martin Chuzzlewit', Mrs. Gamp, who carried an umbrella
Summary: gamp in Brief
The term 'gamp' [ɡæmp] refers to an umbrella. It is derived from the name of a character in Charles Dickens' novel 'Martin Chuzzlewit,' Mrs. Gamp, who carried an umbrella. 'Gamp' has synonyms like 'brolly' and 'parasol' and can be used in phrases like 'gamp coat.'
