Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person, especially a woman, who is dowdy, unfashionable, or unattractive in appearance: The word "frump" primarily refers to someone, typically a woman, whose clothing and overall style are considered old-fashioned, unstylish, or slovenly.
   • A dull or unattractive person: It can also imply a person who is perceived as boring or unpleasant in manner, often associated with the outdated style.

Usage

The word "frump" is a noun. It is often used in a critical, derogatory, or humorous way to describe someone's unfashionable appearance. It is considered informal and can be offensive.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She was unfairly labeled a frump by her stylish colleagues because she preferred comfortable clothes.
  • He called her a frump, which was a cruel and unnecessary comment about her simple dress.

Advanced Usage

• "Frumpish" / "Frumplike": While not the target word itself, these are adjectives derived from "frump" to describe the characteristic of being like a frump.
  • She wore a frumpish, shapeless coat to the party.

Variants and Related Words

• Frumpy (adjective): The most common related form, meaning dowdy or unfashionable.
  • She felt frumpy in her old sweater and jeans.

Synonyms

• Dowdy: (of a person or their clothes) unfashionable and unstylish.
• Drab: lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull, especially in appearance.
• Unfashionable: not fashionable or popular at a particular time.

Antonyms

• Fashionable: characteristic of, influenced by, or representing a current popular style.
• Stylish: having or displaying a good sense of style; fashionably elegant.
• Chic: elegantly and stylishly fashionable.

Noun

1. a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
   • she got a reputation as a frump
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