Definitions

1. noun

A dish originating from Louisiana, typically a stew made with a combination of ingredients such as meat or seafood, vegetables, and the ‘holy trinity’ of Cajun and Creole cuisine (onions, bell peppers, and celery), served over rice.

“The family loved eating gumbo at the annual Mardi Gras celebration.”

2. verb

To mix or blend different ingredients, especially in a sauce or soup.

“She gumboed the spices together to create a unique flavor.”

3. verb

To confuse or perplex someone.

“The complex instructions gumboed her, and she was unable to assemble the furniture.”