Mumpsimus


The meaning of the word Mumpsimus is: a person who clings to a tradition or custom that is practiced even though it has been prove to be irrational


Examples:

The mumpsimus continued to mispronounce the word ‘library’ even when he was corrected several times.

published by Daphne on 2021-08-27 18:44:27


Clinging to her superstitions, the mumpsimus irrationally avoided black cats.

published by Gwenda on 2021-07-24 01:30:37


Even though her family tried to convince her it was silly, the mumpsimus avoided leaving the house on Friday the 13th.

published by Gene on 2021-08-04 20:36:24


Convinced that beginner’s luck would bring him a big win, the delusionary mumpsimus placed foolish bets over and over.

published by Vincenzo on 2021-03-25 17:42:21


The mumpsimus refused to pick up the penny because of the illogical myth about tails side coins being bad luck.

published by Blanch on 2021-07-05 11:27:25


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