noun General Slang

Twentynine Stumps

TWEN-tee-nyn STUMPS · noun · slang

Nickname for the Twentynine Palms Marine base.

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The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms, California, named for its barren desert setting.

“He spent a brutal summer training at Twentynine Stumps.”
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Twentynine Stumps In A Sentence

He spent a brutal summer training at Twentynine Stumps.

Origin & Usage

U.S. Marine Corps; play on 'Twentynine Palms.'

People Also Ask

What is 'Twentynine Stumps'?

It is a Marine nickname for the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms, California.

Why 'Stumps' instead of 'Palms'?

It is a wry play on the name that mocks the base's harsh, barren desert setting — 'stumps' rather than lush palm trees.

What is the base known for?

It is a large desert training center known for brutally hot summers and demanding field exercises.

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