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mugwump
[ muhg-wuhmp ]
noun
- a Republican who refused to support the party nominee, James G. Blaine, in the presidential campaign of 1884.
- a person who is unable to make up their mind on an issue, especially in politics; a person who is neutral on a controversial issue.
mugwump
/ ˈʌɡˌʌ /
noun
- a neutral or independent person, esp in politics
Derived Forms
- ˈܲˌɳܳ辱, adjective
- ˈܲˌɳܳ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- ܲwܳe· ܲwܳi noun
- ܲwܳi· adjective
- ܲwܳi adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of mugwump1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of mugwump1
Example Sentences
Telford Taylor, a mugwump Democrat, remarks that though good intentions may be mitigating circumstances, they do not negate the fact of a crime, if one occurred.
Indeed, the infamous mugwump was predictably dragged on social media after news of the decision broke.
This year’s list included “blithering,” ”gauche” and “mugwump,” which refers to a person who remains aloof or independent - especially from party politics.
This year’s list included “blithering,” ”gauche” and “mugwump,” which refers to a person who remains aloof or independent — especially from party politics.
It's not everyday you get called a mugwump.
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