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Webster 1913 Edition


Mumpish

Mump′ish

,
Adj.
Sullen, sulky.
Mump′ish-ly
,
adv.
Mump′ish-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Mumpish

MUMP'ISH

,
Adj.
Dull; heavy; sullen; sour.

Definition 2024


mumpish

mumpish

English

Adjective

mumpish

  1. sulking, mopey
    You mumpish beefalo (you sulky old cow).
    • 1915, W.S. Maugham, "Of Human Bondage", chapter 122:
      He had written to Doctor South and had in his pocket a telegram from him received that morning: "Sacking the mumpish fool. When will you come?"

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