Gumption

A shortened phrase for aggregate consumption.

The 'Gumption' in an economy is low as they are in a slump.

by The Dope Economist February 8, 2024

Gumption

Another term for suicide. The ability to gather the resources to commit the act, as there are many ways of going through with it.

Steve lost his job and got divorced. At that moment, he knew he need some gumption.

by Malak25 January 29, 2025

Gumption

A stupid company that was created by a bunch of dumb 7th graders

Why are they still talking about gumption inc?

by JonathanCuckoldButtSex March 21, 2025

assumption = bad gumption

Never judge a book by it's cover (first appearances) because assumption = bad gumption. You now have two idioms for the price of one.

Never judge a book by it's cover (first appearances) because assumption = bad gumption. You now have two idioms for the price of one.

by Hook Beak _66 February 7, 2026

Smith's Scale of Literary Gumption

A rating scale, out of 10, for rating books. This scale may also be used to rate other forms of media. Each point of this scale represents a different meaning:
10 - Essential read. A life changing book. Should be read by everyone, even if you don't like reading.
9 - Exceptional. Must read regardless of whether you like the genre or not.
8 - Great. Must read if you love the genre.
7 - Good. Recommended if you like the genre.
6 - Okay. Read if you've run out of grease and good books in the genre and crave more.
5 - Whatever. Take it or leave it.
4 - Not for me. Didn't like it, but others might.
3 - Not good. Didn't like it and I don't think others would either.
2 - Bad. Don't read. Waste of time.
1 - horrendous. This book should not exist and everyone who has ever read it is worse off for the experience.

Hey, how would you rate that book? On the Smith's Scale of Literary Gumption, I would be rating it an 8, as this book was genre defining!

by Graytr January 29, 2026