noun
frump
Frump (noun) means a frumpy person, somebody who is unattractive, drab or dowdy.
noun
1
A frumpy person, somebody who is unattractive, drab or dowdy.
2
Unattractive, dowdy clothes.
3
A bad-tempered person.
4
A flout or snub.
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Etymology
Probably a contraction of late Middle English frumpylle (“wrinkle”), from Middle Dutch verrompelen, originally equivalent to for- + rump + -le.
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What is the meaning of frump?
"frump" (noun) means a frumpy person, somebody who is unattractive, drab or dowdy.
What are the different meanings of frump?
"frump" has 3 main meanings: 1. A frumpy person, somebody who is unattractive, drab or dowdy; 2. Unattractive, dowdy clothes; 3. A bad-tempered person.