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Shrump

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

(dialectal) To shrink, shrivel..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (dialectal) To shrink, shrivel.
  2. (dialectal) To shiver from cold.
  3. (dialectal) To shrug (the shoulders).
  4. (mycology slang) A pile of leaves with a mushroom underneath.

Example Sentences

I bend down to peek at the shrump Starwood identified. From the top it looks ordinary enough, but from the side, I can see a fruiting body is pushing out of the ground.

Synonyms for shrump

Antonyms for shrump

Related Words

shrinkshrivelshrimpshuckshrink upshramforshrinkshrinkeshrivel upovershrinkdegrowsmallslumpscrimpsquishmitchdwarfskrimpfrumpsquink

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What does shrump mean?

Shrump means (dialectal) To shrink, shrivel..

What is a synonym for shrump?

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What is the opposite of shrump?

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How do you use shrump in a sentence?

I bend down to peek at the shrump Starwood identified. From the top it looks ordinary enough, but from the side, I can see a fruiting body is pushing out of the ground.

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