frumpish

English

Etymology

frump + -ish

Adjective

frumpish (comparative more frumpish, superlative most frumpish)

  1. Poorly dressed; wearing drab, lifeless, ill-fitting clothing.
    women in frumpish dresses

Usage notes

  • Used to describe women more often than men.
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