Frump: meaning, definitions and examples

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frump

[ frʌmp ]

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fashion

A frump is a person who dresses in a dull or unattractive way, typically out of date or unfashionable.

Synonyms

slattern, slob, sloven

Examples of usage

She always looked like a frump in her old-fashioned clothes.
Don't be a frump, try to keep up with the latest trends in fashion.

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personality

A frump is a person who is dull, dowdy, or unattractive in appearance or behavior.

Synonyms

dowdy, drab, plain

Examples of usage

She may seem like a frump at first, but she has a great sense of humor.
Don't judge a book by its cover, she's not just a frump.

Translations

Translations of the word "frump" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desleixado

🇮🇳 अनाकर्षक

🇩🇪 Trampel

🇮🇩 kusut

🇺🇦 неохайний

🇵🇱 niechluj

🇯🇵 だらしない

🇫🇷 négligé

🇪🇸 desaliñado

🇹🇷 pasaklı

🇰🇷 너저분한 사람

🇸🇦 غير مهندم

🇨🇿 nepořádný

🇸🇰 neporiadny

🇨🇳 邋遢

🇸🇮 neurejen

🇮🇸 óstílhreinn

🇰🇿 ұқыпсыз

🇬🇪 არასასიამოვნო

🇦🇿 səliqəsiz

🇲🇽 desaliñado

Word origin

The word 'frump' originated in the early 18th century and is believed to be of imitative origin, mimicking the sound of a gust of wind or a sudden shower. Over time, it evolved to describe a person who is old-fashioned or dowdy in appearance. The term has since been used to refer to both fashion and personality traits, often in a pejorative manner.