Umpteenth

/ˌʌmpˈtiːnθ/

adjective

Used to show that something has happened or been done many times, where the exact number is not important or has been forgotten.

This is the umpteenth time I've told you to clean your room.

Visual representation of "umpteenth" - Used to show that something has happened or been done many times, where the exact number is not important or has been forgotten.

Often appears as...

for the umpteenth time
the umpteenth time

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Colloquial

adjective

Used to show that something has happened or been done many times, where the exact number is not important or has been forgotten.

This is the umpteenth time I've told you to clean your room.

Often appears as...

for the umpteenth time
the umpteenth time

Usage tips

Colloquial

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Slight Frustration

Expresses a bit of irritation or exasperation about repeated actions or situations.

For the umpteenth time, stop leaving your toys on the floor!

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Informal Usage

Best used in casual conversation; it can seem out of place in formal writing or speeches.

I've seen this movie for the umpteenth time and still love it.

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Not Literal

It doesn't mean a specific number, rather it indicates an unspecified, large number.

I've been to this café umpteen times this month.

Pro Tip 1/3

Slight Frustration

Expresses a bit of irritation or exasperation about repeated actions or situations.

For the umpteenth time, stop leaving your toys on the floor!

Pro Tip 2/3

Informal Usage

Best used in casual conversation; it can seem out of place in formal writing or speeches.

I've seen this movie for the umpteenth time and still love it.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It doesn't mean a specific number, rather it indicates an unspecified, large number.

I've been to this café umpteen times this month.

Pro Tip 1/3

Slight Frustration

Expresses a bit of irritation or exasperation about repeated actions or situations.

For the umpteenth time, stop leaving your toys on the floor!

Pro Tip 2/3

Informal Usage

Best used in casual conversation; it can seem out of place in formal writing or speeches.

I've seen this movie for the umpteenth time and still love it.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It doesn't mean a specific number, rather it indicates an unspecified, large number.

I've been to this café umpteen times this month.

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Quote examples

Alexander Lukashenko

Belarusian Politician

I repeat for the umpteenth time, without making apologies: My children have had more than their fair share of presidency under their father. There cannot be any hereditary transfer of power.

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Daphne Oz

American Celebrity

Exercise is important, but exercise in a gym is not important. Go and take a walk outside. Skip the umpteenth coffee date and go for a hike instead. Take the stairs. Walk your errands.

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Rachel Tucker

Irish Musician

I pride myself on not being run of the mill. I don't want to be your umpteenth Fantine in 'Les Miz.

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Alexander Lukashenko

Belarusian Politician

I repeat for the umpteenth time, without making apologies: My children have had more than their fair share of presidency under their father. There cannot be any hereditary transfer of power.

Quote examples

Daphne Oz

American Celebrity

Exercise is important, but exercise in a gym is not important. Go and take a walk outside. Skip the umpteenth coffee date and go for a hike instead. Take the stairs. Walk your errands.

Quote examples

Rachel Tucker

Irish Musician

I pride myself on not being run of the mill. I don't want to be your umpteenth Fantine in 'Les Miz.

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