mump

[ muhmp, moomp ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to mumble; mutter.

verb (used without object)

to sulk; mope.
to grimace.

mump

[ muhmp, moomp ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to cheat.

verb (used without object)

to beg.

mump

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verb

archaic.
intr to be silent

mump

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verb

archaic.
intr to beg

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mump¹

First recorded in 1580–90; imitative, apparently akin to mum ¹; compare Dutch mompen “to mumble, grumble,” German mimpfeln “to mumble while eating,” Icelandic mumpa “to take into the mouth, eat greedily”

Origin of mump²

First recorded in 1645–55; from obsolete Dutch mompen “to conceal, cheat, deceive”

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mump¹

C16 (to grimace, sulk, be silent): of imitative origin, alluding to the shape of the mouth when mumbling or chewing

Origin of mump²

C17: perhaps from Dutch mompen to cheat

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