Where does “gumption” come from?
Gumption, denoting resourcefulness or initiative, derives from Scots gumption of uncertain ultimate origin.
gumption (English): Common sense, initiative, resourcefulness;...
Definitions
- Common sense, initiative, resourcefulness;...
Ancestry of “gumption”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Scots | gumption | common sense, shrewdness; drive, initiative |
Words derived from “gumption”