umpteenth

adjective

ump·​teenth ˈəm(p)-ˌtēn(t)th How to pronounce umpteenth (audio)
ˌəm(p)-ˈtēn(t)th
: latest or last in an indefinitely numerous series
Wiping mashed banana out of your toddler's hair for the umpteenth time can be—let's face it—tedious and irritating.—Bonnie Schiedel
"No," said James, pulling on his umpteenth cigarette …—Redmond O'Hanlon
… the umpteenth wet and dreary day of a peculiar California winter …—Jane Fritsch

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At best, this umpteenth entry in the Statham cannon feels like a throwback to a time when all that was needed to get butts in seats was plenty of butt-kicking on screen. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026 Welcome to a Monday Nightcaps — the one where Sophie Cunningham acts like an adult while the rest of the WNBA panders to the #MOB for the umpteenth time. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 Roughly half an hour later, two forehand winners and the umpteenth exquisite drop volley of his career put Djokovic a break up in the fifth set. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 29 May 2026 On Wednesday, after the NYT piece, Back issued his umpteenth denial. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for umpteenth

Word History

Etymology

umpteen + -th entry 2

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of umpteenth was in 1892

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“Umpteenth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/umpteenth. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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