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Frumpy Definition & Meaning

frumpy
adjective
  1. primly out of date; "nothing so frumpish as last year's gambling game"

"Frumpy" in song lyrics

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  • "feeling frumpy"
    AOL — AOL
  • "feelinf frumpy"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does frumpy mean?
primly out of date; "nothing so frumpish as last year's gambling game"
What part of speech is frumpy?
Frumpy is an adjective.

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