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Definition of kempty
kempty
/ˈkɛmpti/
kemp · ty
kempty Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A famous cascading waterfall situated near Mussoorie in Uttarakhand, India, formally known as Kempty Falls.
Example
"Thousands of tourists visit Kempty every summer to swim in the natural pools formed by the cascading water."
2
A town in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India, widely known as a major tourist destination near Mussoorie.
Example
"During our excursion to the Himalayas, we stopped in Kempty to enjoy the local scenery and cool mountain air."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the English phrase 'camp-tea', as the area was historically a popular spot for British colonial officers to set up camp and host tea parties in the mid-19th century.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kempty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kempty