mugwump
Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From the Algonquian: great chief, from mogki great + -omp man, or from a person who sat on a fence with his mug (face) on one side, and his wump (buttocks) on the other
[edit] Noun
Wikipedia mugwump (plural mugwumps)
- (US) An independent neutral politician, especially in reference to 1884 U.S. presidential election.
- (US) A small, ferocious creature
