noun
frump
Frump (noun) means someone seen as unfashionable and dull in appearance.
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1
Someone seen as unfashionable and dull in appearance.
"You look like such a frump today!"
2
Plain, old-fashioned clothing.
"Get that frump off – it's horrid!"
3
Someone who is often grumpy or irritable.
4
A rude remark or act of scorn towards someone.
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Etymology
Probably a shortened form of late Middle English frumpylle (“wrinkle”), which came from Middle Dutch verrompelen, originally made up of for-, rump and -le.
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What is the meaning of frump?
"frump" (noun) means someone seen as unfashionable and dull in appearance.
What is another word for frump?
Other words for "frump" include dog.
What is the opposite of frump?
The opposite of "frump" is dreamboat.
What are the different meanings of frump?
"frump" has 3 main meanings: 1. Someone seen as unfashionable and dull in appearance; 2. Plain, old-fashioned clothing; 3. Someone who is often grumpy or irritable.
