How to pronounce “gumption”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• (UK, Ireland) Common sense, initiative, resourcefulness. [from early 18th c.]
• (US) Boldness of enterprise; aggressiveness or initiative.
• (US) Energy of body and mind, enthusiasm.

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