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Definition of bumbledom in English: bumbledomnounˈbʌmb(ə)ldəm mass nounOfficious and pompous behaviour by minor officials. a vast increase in bureaucracy, pen-pushing, and bumbledom Example sentencesExamples - He set himself the task of characterizing "rounded" global bureaucrats less prone to Bumbledom in his utopias.
- I must say that it is with special shame and indignation that one protests against this notable piece of Bumbledom.
- It is a very sad day caused by bumbledom.
- The letter was, to me, the best example of Bumbledom I have come across for a long time.
- Too many foreign residents are finding that paradise has a high price and that incessant bumbledom is putting a damper on enjoying their retirement.
Synonyms red tape, rules and regulations, etiquette, protocol, officialdom, paperwork, unnecessary paperwork
Origin Mid 19th century: from the name of Bumble, the beadle in Dickens's Oliver Twist, + -dom. |