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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SCRUMPY

From scrump, variant of scrimp (in obsolete sense: withered), referring to the apples used.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SCRUMPY

scrumpy  [ˈskrʌmpɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SCRUMPY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Scrumpy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SCRUMPY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

scrumpy

Scrumpy

Scrumpy is cider originally made in the West Country of England, particularly a band through Devon, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. Today the term is used to distinguish locally made ciders produced in smaller quantities and using traditional methods, from mass-produced branded ciders.

Definition of scrumpy in the English dictionary

The definition of scrumpy in the dictionary is a rough dry cider, brewed esp in the West Country.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SCRUMPY


bumpy
ˈbʌmpɪ
bungee-jump
ˈbʌndʒɪdʒʌmpɪ
clumpy
ˈklʌmpɪ
crumpy
ˈkrʌmpɪ
dumpy
ˈdʌmpɪ
frumpy
ˈfrʌmpɪ
glumpy
ˈɡlʌmpɪ
grumpy
ˈɡrʌmpɪ
humpy
ˈhʌmpɪ
jumpy
ˈdʒʌmpɪ
lumpy
ˈlʌmpɪ
plumpy
ˈplʌmpɪ
rumpy
ˈrʌmpɪ
rumpy-pumpy
ˈrʌmpɪˈpʌmpɪ
slumpy
ˈslʌmpɪ
stumpy
ˈstʌmpɪ
tumpy
ˈtʌmpɪ
umpie
ˈʌmpɪ
umpy
ˈʌmpɪ
yumpie
ˈjʌmpɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SCRUMPY

scrum
scrum half
scrumdown
scrummage
scrummager
scrummed
scrummie
scrummier
scrummiest
scrumming
scrummy
scrump
scrumple
scrumpox
scrumptious
scrumptiously
scrumptiousness
scrunch
scruncheon
scrunchie

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCRUMPY

campy
champy
crampy
crimpy
dampy
gimpy
hempy
kempy
schlumpy
scrimpy
shlumpy
shrimpy
skimpy
swampy
trampy
vampy
wimpy
yampy

Synonyms and antonyms of scrumpy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «scrumpy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCRUMPY

Find out the translation of scrumpy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of scrumpy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «scrumpy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

scrumpy
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

scrumpy
570 millions of speakers

English

scrumpy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

scrumpy
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

scrumpy
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Скрумпи
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

scrumpy
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আপেলের রস থেকে তৈরি একরকমের কড়া পানীয়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

scrumpy
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Scrumpy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

scrumpy
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スクランピー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

사과 술
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Scrumpy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

scrumpy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

scrumpy
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

खोटा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

elma şırası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scrumpy
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

scrumpy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Скрумпі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

scrumpy
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

scrumpy
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Scrumpy
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

scrumpy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

scrumpy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of scrumpy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCRUMPY»

The term «scrumpy» is regularly used and occupies the 89.752 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SCRUMPY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about scrumpy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCRUMPY»

Discover the use of scrumpy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to scrumpy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Scrumpy Delight for Polly Pinch
It has been over a year since Zell's husband Nick died in a post-Katrina relief mission.
Alicia Bessette, 2010
2
Scrumpy
A little boy copes with the death of his dog. 'Scrumpy' this moving story will be enjoyed by any child who loves an animal, especially appreciated in families that have recently lost a pet.
‎1994
3
Culture in Wiltshire: Womad Charlton Park, Scrumpy and ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Books Llc, 2010
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When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing
When I picked up Scrumpy Jr., the pig had no lower body tone. Jeanette started to cry and plead for me to do something. The pig was obviously distressed andtrying to find somewhereto hide, but was unable to move well. We arrived atthe vet ...
Alan D. Wolfelt, 2004
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Islands Magazine
“The best fish and chips in Cornwall, my dear," he said, adding, "so's the scrumpy " in a whispered voice with a sideways glance, as if some ghost of a customs officer might overheat. Scrumpy was the Cornish cider made of fermented apples by ...
6
A Pinch of Love: A Novel
“I got an idea,” says Ingrid. She clears her throat. “Why don't you use the word ' scrumpy' in the title? 'Scrumpy' is my favorite adjective. I made it up. It means, ' scrump, but better.' ” “I like it,” says Trudy. “Scrumpy Pineapple Pie?” “It's not really a ...
Alicia Bessette, 2011
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The Coast of Akron: A Novel
Lowell was sitting next to me on the couch, watching. Scrumpy, who came out of the kitchen with a bowl of spaghetti Bolo- gnese (his specialty), started yelling about how he wanted to see Lowell draw. (Actually, he said, "Let's give the pouncy ...
Adrienne Miller, 2006
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Rick Steves' England
Youdon't find it served inmanypubs because of the unruly crowd it attracts. Scrumpy, at 8percentalcohol, will rot your socks. “Scrumpy Jack,” carbonatedmassproduced cider,is not real scrumpy. Therealstuff is “ roughfarmhouse cider.” This is ...
Rick Steves, 2014
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Rick Steves' Great Britain
Scrumpy. Farms. Scrumpy is the wonderfully dangerous hard ciderbrewedin this part ofEngland. Youdon't find it served inmanypubsbecause of the unrulycrowd itattracts. Scrumpy,at8percent alcohol, willrot your socks.“Scrumpy Jack ...
Rick Steves, 2014
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Articles on Apple Products, Including: Burrow Hill Cider ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Hephaestus Books, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCRUMPY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term scrumpy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Yeovil Concert Band's Summer Concert to feature Scrumpy Sax …
YEOVIL concert band will delight audiences at an evening of musical entertainment for all the family next week. The popular concert band, featuring the Scrumpy ... «Western Gazette, Jun 15»
2
Cider: 9 steps to the perfect pint of scrumpy
Historically included in a farm worker's wages and fast becoming one of the nation's preferred tipples, more than 130 million gallons are produced in Britain each ... «Western Gazette, Jun 15»
3
Somerset MP takes 'Save Our Scrumpy' campaign to Number 10
The fight against an EU proposal that could jeopardise the future of small-scale cider makers across the West has gone all the way to Downing Street with calls ... «Western Daily Press, Jun 15»
4
Somerton Music and Arts Festival under way as Scrumpy Sax …
SAX-CESS: The Scrumpy Sax Quarter launch this year Somerton Music and Arts Festival with a concert at Midney Gardens. Back row from left, David Chase ... «Western Gazette, Jun 15»
5
Scrumpy's cider to expand into Cranknstein
After two years in its current North College Avenue home, Scrumpy's cider house is expanding, taking over the lease next door at Cranknstein coffee shop. «The Coloradoan, Apr 15»
6
The LES Gets A Vegetarian Barstaurant Dedicated To Cider
"They're scrumpy," declares Ben Sandler, describing some of the highly drinkable cider offerings from Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider, just one of the many ... «Gothamist, Mar 15»
7
Life of Wurzels founder Adge Cutler to be celebrated in new play
THE life of Wurzels founder Adge Cutler is to be celebrated in a new play at Clevedon's Curzon Cinema. 'Scrumpy and Western' has been written by ... «Bristol Post, Nov 14»
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Wurzels still going strong with Scrumpy and Western
THE WURZELS bring their Scrumpy and Western sounds to Plainmoor this month. The ever-popular band will be at Torquay United's Launa Windows Stadium ... «Torquay Herald Express, Nov 14»
9
Scrumpy crew call for cider labelling
Cider makers want compulsory nutrition information labelling on cider packaging so consumers can make a more educated choice about what they drink. «Stuff.co.nz, Oct 14»
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Their scrumpy's simply scrumptious! Salford boozer is named the …
The New Oxford, tucked in a corner of Bexley Square in Salford, is a long way from any orchard. But the boozer which has carved a reputation for great beer is ... «Manchester Evening News, Oct 14»

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