Where does “tubthump” come from?
tubthump (English) comes from English tubthumping, from English tub, from Middle English tubbe, from Middle Dutch tubbe.
tubthump (English): To aggressively attract attention for something
Definitions
- To aggressively attract attention for something
Ancestry of “tubthump”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | tubthumping | present participle of tubthump; Aggressive... |
| 2 | English | tub | A flat-bottomed vessel, of width similar to or... |
| 3 | Middle English | tubbe | tub |
| 4 | Middle Dutch | tubbe | — |