Definition

1. Noun:
   • An umbrella, especially a large, bulky, or unwieldy one: "gamp" is a colloquial, chiefly British term for an umbrella, often implying it is old-fashioned, large, or not very elegant.

Usage

• The word "gamp" is a humorous or informal synonym for "umbrella." It is used in casual speech or writing, often to convey a sense of the umbrella's size or clumsiness. It is not typically used in formal contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Don't forget your gamp; it looks like rain. (Don't forget your umbrella; it looks like rain.)
  • He was carrying a huge, battered old gamp. (He was carrying a huge, battered old umbrella.)

Advanced Usage

• The term originates from the character Mrs. Gamp in Charles Dickens's novel , who was frequently described as carrying a large, bulky umbrella. Its use often carries a slightly old-fashioned or literary tone.

Variants and Related Words

• Brolly (n, chiefly British, informal): Another colloquial term for an umbrella.
• Umbrella (n): The standard, neutral term for a device used for protection against rain or sun.

Synonyms

• Umbrella: The standard term.
• Parasol: A lightweight umbrella used for shade from the sun (not for rain).

Idioms

• Not a phrase with "gamp": There are no common idioms using the word "gamp." It is used straightforwardly as a noun.

Noun

1. colloquial terms for an umbrella