1.
[syn: frump, dog]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Frump \Frump\, v. t. [Cf. Prov. E. frumple to wrinkle, ruffle,
D. frommelen.]
To insult; to flout; to mock; to snub. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Frump \Frump\, n.
1. A contemptuous speech or piece of conduct; a gibe or
flout. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.
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2. A cross, old-fashioned person; esp., an old woman; a
gossip. [Colloq.] --Halliwell.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
frump
n 1: a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman; "she got a
reputation as a frump"; "she's a real dog" [syn: frump,
dog]