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Vocabulary Entry
frump
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A frump is a person, typically a woman, who is old-fashioned or unfashionably dressed.
Example Sentences
"She felt like a frump in her grandmother's old dress."
"The character in the movie was portrayed as a frump, always wearing oversized clothes."
"He teased her for looking like a frump when she decided to wear comfortable shoes."
V
verb
To frump is to dress in a way that is unfashionable or outdated.
Example Sentences
"She doesn't want to frump at the party, so she's choosing a stylish outfit."
"He tends to frump on weekends, opting for worn-out jeans and a plain t-shirt."
"It's easy to frump if you're not paying attention to current fashion trends."
A
adjective
Describing someone or something as frumpy means lacking in style or fashion.
Example Sentences
"Her frumpy outfit made her stand out in the trendy crowd."
"He lived in a frumpy apartment filled with outdated furniture."
"The movie critic described the film's lead as frumpy, lacking any appeal."