frumpish

Definition of frumpishnext

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Recent Examples of frumpish In short, the frumpish foursome were suggesting that holders of the top judicial office, current and former, tried to influence justice by shunting cases towards particular judges. The Economist, 18 Jan. 2018
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Adjective
  • Modern, even futuristic, wedges are a fresh option that'll keep granny shorts from feeling frumpy.
    René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 3 July 2026
  • Today's full-coverage styles are far from frumpy, with breathable cotton blends that stay comfortable all day.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • With nothing but the season at stake, Georgia won in a fashion most unbecoming a team that leads Division I in home runs.
    Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
  • Internal affairs probe found multiple policy violations An internal investigation found Mercer violated four department policies, including dereliction of duty and conduct unbecoming of an officer.
    Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 15 June 2026

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“Frumpish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frumpish. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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