frumpy Meaning & Definition
/ˈfɹʌm.pɪ/
What Does Frumpy Mean?
As an adjective, frumpy means Dowdy, unkempt, or unfashionable. It can also mean Bad-tempered.
Quick Facts About Frumpy
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfɹʌm.pɪ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | dowdy, frumpish and unfashionable |
| Comparative / superlative | frumpier, frumpiest |
Frumpy Definition (Adjective)
- Dowdy, unkempt, or unfashionable.
She came to the door in a frumpy housedress and bedroom slippers.
- Bad-tempered.
Synonyms of Frumpy
Frumpy synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Frumpy
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Frumpy in a Sentence
She came to the door in a frumpy housedress and bedroom slippers.
Word Forms & Grammar
frumpy (comparative frumpier, superlative frumpiest)
Words That Rhyme With Frumpy
Origin of Frumpy
Either from frump or from Middle English frumple + -y.
How Do You Say Frumpy?
You say frumpy as //ˈfɹʌm.pɪ//. It has 1 syllable.
Frumpy: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is frumpy?
Frumpy is an adjective.
What is another word for frumpy?
Words with a similar meaning to frumpy include dowdy, frumpish and unfashionable. See the full list of frumpy synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of frumpy?
The comparative form is frumpier and the superlative form is frumpiest.