umpteen

Definitions

Examples

• “Stephen King is beloved by fans of the horror genre for his umpteen bestselling books …”
• “Their well-crafted prose simply repeats what umpteen other basic books on wine already say.”
• “Innumerable GIs were taught how to ask for a hamburger in umpteen different languages.”
• “Our umpteen-year mission to explore new worlds and new civilizations.”

Etymology

blend of umpty (such and such) and -teen (as in thirteen)