Definition of "frump" in English

noun

1. (countable, colloquial) A frumpy person, somebody who is unattractive, drab or dowdy.

   • You look like such a frump today!

2. (uncountable, colloquial) Unattractive, dowdy clothes.

   • Get that frump off – it's horrid!

3. (countable, dated) A bad-tempered person.

4. (obsolete) A flout or snub.

verb

1. (obsolete, transitive) To insult; to flout; to mock; to snub.

2. To assume a countenance or demeanor indicating irritation, ill-humor, or disapproval.

   • 1982, Lou Sullivan, personal diary, quoted in 2019, Ellis Martin, Zach Ozma (editors), We Both Laughed In Pleasure I told the guy "Well, now all I can do is come up with excuses" & told him I had to babysit. He frumped like, "Oh, shame!" and asked if I'd be there later.