Food & drink pronunciation

frumpy

/ˈfɹʌm.pɪ/

IPA
/ˈfɹʌm.pɪ/ · /ˈfɹʌm.pi/
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Meaning

adjective

Dowdy, unkempt, or unfashionable.

“She came to the door in a frumpy housedress and bedroom slippers.”

adjective

Bad-tempered.

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