frump
frump · frumps · frumped · frumping
To assume a countenance or demeanor indicating irritation, ill-humor, or disapprovalTo assume a countenance or demeanor indicating irritation, ill-humor, or disapproval.
/fɹʌmp/
Meaning
2 sensesTo assume a countenance or demeanor indicating irritation, ill-humor, or disapproval.
(obsolete, transitive)To insult; to flout; to mock; to snub.
Origin
Probably a contraction of late Middle English frumpylle (“wrinkle”), from Middle Dutch verProbably a contraction of late Middle English frumpylle (“wrinkle”), from Middle Dutch verrompelen, originally equivalent to for- + rump + -le.
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Forms
frumps, frumping, frumped, frumpedWord family
1 related wordsDerivedfrumper
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
neighbours in the dictionaryDictionary text adapted from Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet / Princeton WordNet (CC BY 4.0, WordNet License); shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and recordings are credited where they appear.