Crossword clues for mumpsimus
mumpsimus
Wiktionary
n. 1 A person who obstinately adheres to old ways in spite of clear evidence that they are wrong; an ignorant and bigoted opponent of reform. 2 An obvious error that is obstinately repeated despite correction.
WordNet
n. a traditional notion that is obstinately held although it is unreasonable; "he still holds to the old mumpsimous that a woman's place is in the kitchen"
Wikipedia
A mumpsimus is an action by a person who adheres to a routine, idea, custom, set of beliefs, or a certain use of language that has been shown to be unreasonable or incorrect. For example, a person may continue to say all intents and purposes as all intensive purposes, even after being corrected. The term mumpsimus may also refer to the person who performs the action.
Usage examples of "mumpsimus".
The Mumpsimus every week, although he says that sometimes that seems like too much.
The Mumpsimus, he was curious as to whether anyone would respond to it.
Matt, if you could make a living from Mumpsimus, would you quit your day job?