Definition of Mugwump

1. Noun. Someone who bolted from the Republican Party during the U.S. presidential election of 1884.


2. Noun. A neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics).
Exact synonyms: Fencesitter, Independent
Category relationships: Government, Political Science, Politics
Generic synonyms: Individualist

Definition of Mugwump

1. n. A bolter from the Republican party in the national election of 1884; an Independent.

Definition of Mugwump

1. Noun. (American English) An independent neutral politician, ''especially'' in reference to the 1884 U.S. presidential election. ¹

2. Noun. (American English) A small, ferocious creature ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Mugwump

1. a political independent [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mugwump

mugho pine
mughouse
mughouses
mugil
mugiloid
mugless
mugo pine
mugs
mugs' games
mugsful
mugshot
mugshots
mugweed
mugwort
mugworts
mugwump (current term)
mugwumpery
mugwumpish
mugwumpism
mugwumpisms
mugwumps
muhajir
muhajireen
muhajirun
muhlies
muhly
muid
muids
muil
muils

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