mumps
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Noun — A contagious viral illness that causes painful swelling of the glands in the face and neck.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Etymology
From "mump" (to grimace), likely referring to the swollen, pained facial expression the illness causes.
Full origin of mumps →Frequently asked questions
What does “mumps” mean?
The word “mumps” means a contagious viral illness that causes painful swelling of the glands in the face and neck. In plain terms, a childhood viral infection that swells the glands near the jaw.
How do you pronounce “mumps”?
“Mumps” is pronounced muhmps (/mʌmps/ in IPA).
How do you use “mumps” in a sentence?
Here is “mumps” used in a sentence: “He caught mumps as a child, before the vaccine was widespread.”
What part of speech is “mumps”?
“Mumps” is a noun.