mumping

Definitions


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- The action of mump; grimacing; grumbling; hinting by means of facial expression; an instance of this.


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Origin:
early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. From mump + -ing


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- The action of mump; begging. Later also: the acceptance of small bribes.


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Origin:
late 17th century; earliest use found in Samuel Wesley (bap. 1662, d. 1735), Church of England clergyman and poet. From mump + -ing


[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- That grimaces or assumes a demure, sanctimonious, or melancholy expression; querulous, complaining.


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Origin:
late 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Nashe (d. c1601), writer. From mump + -ing


[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- That begs; given to begging.


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century; earliest use found in Edward Ward (1667–1731), satirist. From mump + -ing




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