Frumpy: meaning, definitions and examples
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frumpy
[ ˈfrʌmpi ]
in fashion
Having a dowdy, unfashionable, or unattractive appearance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She always wore frumpy clothes that were several sizes too big.
- The frumpy old curtains made the room look outdated.
Translations
Translations of the word "frumpy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desleixado(a)
- desalinhado(a)
- antiquado(a)
🇮🇳 अल्हड़
🇩🇪 altbacken
- unmodisch
- schlampig
🇮🇩 kumuh
- kuno
- tidak modis
🇺🇦 неохайний
- старомодний
- невибагливий
🇵🇱 zaniedbany
🇯🇵 だらしない
🇫🇷 débraillé(e)
🇪🇸 descuidado(a)
🇹🇷 pasaklı
🇰🇷 초라한
🇸🇦 غير أنيق
🇨🇿 zanedbaný
🇸🇰 zanedbaný
🇨🇳 邋遢
🇸🇮 zanemarjen
🇮🇸 hroðalegur
🇰🇿 ұқыпсыз
🇬🇪 უხერხემლო
🇦🇿 dəngəsiz
🇲🇽 descuidado(a)
Word origin
The word 'frumpy' originated in the mid-17th century from the dialect word 'frumple,' meaning to wrinkle or crumple. Over time, it evolved to describe someone or something with a dull, unfashionable appearance. The term is often used to criticize a lack of style or care in one's appearance.
See also: frump.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,314, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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