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How to pronounce rumpus

“rumpus” pronunciation in American English

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“rumpus” in real sentences

14 clips in the index · 6 American. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. Let the wild rumpus start.

    The Obama White House

  2. the pictures expand until this marvelous rumpus right in the middle where the wild rumpus begins

    British Library

  3. And "Dear Sugar" was an advice column on the Rumpus.

    Talks at Google

  4. And all these girls came around to our rumpus room and auditioned.

    ABC Entertainment (AU)

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