Frump
noun
A woman who is not stylish or attractive.
She didn't want to be seen as a frump, so she updated her wardrobe.
Often appears as...
- dress like a frump
- look like a frump
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A woman who is not stylish or attractive.
She didn't want to be seen as a frump, so she updated her wardrobe.
Often appears as...
- dress like a frump
- look like a frump
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Describes someone negatively based on their appearance, often unfair or superficial.
Calling her a frump just because she prefers comfort over trends is quite judgmental.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Shift
Perceptions of 'frump' change over time; what seemed unfashionable before may now be trendy.
Vintage styles are in, so she's no frump by today’s standards.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Misuse
Don't confuse 'frump' with someone who is casually dressed. It implies lack of style, not comfort.
Wearing sweatpants doesn't make you a frump if you style them well.
Compare with
attractivedowdydrabfashionablefrumpyoutdatedoutmodedshabby
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Quote examples
Penny Marshall
American Actress
The truth is that I am not a frump... I just enjoy being laid back.
Quote examples
Penny Marshall
American Actress
The truth is that I am not a frump... I just enjoy being laid back.
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