Frumpy
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Dressed in a dull, old-fashioned manner that is considered unflattering.
“She swapped the frumpy cardigan for a stylish blouse before the interview.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfrʌm.pɪ/
Syllables
frump·y
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Wordle
No repeated letters, the UMP cluster is uncommon in Wordle and ends the guessing field rapidly
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Scrabble
Worth 16 points thanks to the Y, the MP combination offers limited board hooks
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