1. to move or run with a heavy, clumsy, or awkward gait; to bound or gallop in an ungainly way
Usage: informal; often used humorously or affectionately

1. moving in a heavy, clumsy, or awkward manner
Usage: informal; used to describe the manner of movement

Examples

• The dog came galumphing through the yard, kicking up dust with every heavy step.
• She galumphed down the stairs in her oversized boots.
• The children were galumphing around the playground like baby elephants.
• He galumphed across the field in pursuit of the ball.
• The galumphing horse made quite a noise as it ran through the barn.
• They galumphed through the snow, laughing at their own clumsiness.