mugwump

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[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

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Wikipedia mugwump (plural mugwumps)

  1. (US) An independent neutral politician, especially in reference to 1884 U.S. presidential election.
  2. (US) A small, ferocious creature
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