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12+ Words that rhyme with mumps

Mumps is a 1-syllable word with 12 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are dumps, glimpse, clumps. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of mumps

noun
  1. an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands

1 syllable

3 syllables

Examples of "mumps" in lyrics

See how mumps is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Till my pockets got the mumps"
    11/5 — Blockstyle Murderah
  • "My pockets, keep the mumps"
    C-Note f/ Lil Flip, Errin — On the Southside
  • "And my pockets fat, like I got the mumps"
    D4L — Diggin' Me

What do these rhymes mean?

dumps
an informal expression for a mildly depressed state; "in the dumps"; "have the mopes"
glimpse
a quick look a brief or incomplete view; "from the window he could catch a glimpse of the lake" a vague indication

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "mumps" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like dumps, glimpse, clumps create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with mumps?
Words that rhyme with mumps include: dumps, glimpse, clumps, jumps, pumps, bumps, thumps, slumps, stumps, trumps, and 2 more.
How many syllables does mumps have?
Mumps has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with mumps?
There are 12 words that rhyme with mumps: 12 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for mumps in a song?
The strongest rhymes for mumps in songwriting are dumps, glimpse, clumps. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with mumps?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with mumps include dumps, glimpse, clumps, jumps, pumps. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: dumps, glimpse; 1-syllable: goosebumps. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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