Mumpy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmʌmpi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Mumpy is an adjective meaning (informal) Suffering from mumps.
Meaning
(informal) Suffering from mumps.
More Meanings
- (informal) Swelling; resembling mumps.
Example Sentences
An awful struggle for Primrose. Her chin stretched up above a mumpy neck. Sister Raymond put a wet cloth on her forehead, dribbled some water across her mouth.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mumpish, mammery, mopsical, mucksy, mopy, murrion.
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