mump Synonyms & Antonyms
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Mump as a Verb
To mumble, speak unclearly.
To move the lips with the mouth closed; to mumble, as in sulkiness.
To beg, especially if using a repeated phrase.
To deprive of (something) by cheating; to impose upon.
To cheat; to deceive; to play the beggar.
To be sullen or sulky.
To nibble.
Mump as a Noun
A grimace.
Word Forms & Grammar
mump (third-person singular simple present mumps, present participle mumping, simple past and past participle mumped)
mump (plural mumps)
Origin of Mump
Origin 1: Perhaps borrowed through obsolete Dutch mompen (“to cheat, swindle, deceive”), according to Kroonen, a derivative of Proto-Germanic *mump- (“to stain”), perhaps from Proto-Indo-European *mm̥bʰ-neh₂-[1] Also akin to German mimpfeln (“to mumble”), Icelandic mumpa (“to take into the mouth”). See also English mum.
Origin 2: While Kroonen claims Ancient Greek μέμφομαι (mémphomai, “I blame, accuse”) and the Germanic forms are reconcilable and related, Beekes rejects this, stating that Germanic -p- cannot here correspond to Greek -φ- and that this etymological connection is not widely considered reliable.[2]
Quick Facts About Mump
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /mʌmp/ |
| Meaning | To mumble, speak unclearly |
| Plural | mumps |
| Verb forms | mumps, mumping, mumped |
Quick Answers About Mump
Is mump a verb or a noun?
Mump is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of mump?
The plural of mump is mumps.
What is the past tense of mump?
The past tense of mump is mumped. The present participle is mumping.