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It is a term from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was used in the era of muck rakes and reform of political appointment system. It referred to a person who sat the fence on a politicial situation. They would not decide one way or another. Their "Mug" or face was on one side, and their wump, butt , was on the other.
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∙ 9y agoA person who remains aloof or independent, especially from party politics.
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Use the word mugwump in a sentence?
this person was a mugwump when it came to politics
What actors and actresses appeared in Mugwump - 2010?
The cast of Mugwump - 2010 includes: Tim Goff as The Monster
How do you use mugwump in a sentence?
"I became a Mugwump last night." From my 6th grade History class, individuals with their mug on one side of the fence and their rump on the other.
What is a Mugwump?
the name givin to Republicans that voted for President Rover Clevelandin the 1884 election.
What is a word for a political fence-sitter?
A Politcal fence sitter is a mugwump. Their mug is on one side of the fence and their wump on the other side.
What has the author Lorin Peterson written?
Lorin Peterson has written: 'Living in Seattle' -- subject(s): Politics and government 'The day of the mugwump' -- subject(s): Municipal government
What is Albus Dumbledore's title?
Chief mugwump of the ICW, order of merlin 1st class, chief warlock of the wise gamut, headmaster of Hogwarts, leader of the order of the Phoenix,
Who did the the mugwumps support?
They consisted of Republican political activistis who were credited with swinging the 1884 presidential election for the Demcratic candidate Grover Cleveland (over James G. Blaine). Mugwump comes from the Algonquian word mugquomp (meaning sanctimoniously important person).
What actors and actresses appeared in Legion of the Night - 1995?
The cast of Legion of the Night - 1995 includes: Ron Asheton as Russell Steve Dixon as Bum Heather Fine as Heather Shannon Hart Cleary as Organ Donor Tim Lovelace as Taylor Bloom Kenny Mugwump as Bum Rogan Russell Marshall as Crazy Man
What are some seven letter words with 4th letter W and 5th letter U and 7th letter P?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern ---WU-P. That is, seven letter words with 4th letter W and 5th letter U and 7th letter P. In alphabetical order, they are: mugwump
Funny words beginning with m?
My!My goodness!Man!Man alive!Meh.Moop.My lord!, (calling a name) Mike! or Mariah! that kind of thing, ad=nd maybe some other goofy word I can't think of, good luck
What are some seven letter words with 2nd letter U and 6th letter M and 7th letter P?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 3 words with the pattern -U---MP. That is, seven letter words with 2nd letter U and 6th letter M and 7th letter P. In alphabetical order, they are: mugwump outjump sunlamp
