mump

¹

[ muhmp, moomp ]

verb (used with object)

1. to mumble; mutter.

verb (used without object)

1. to sulk; mope.
2. to grimace.

mump

²

[ muhmp, moomp ]

verb (used with object)

1. to cheat.

verb (used without object)

1. to beg.

mump

¹

/ mʌmp /

verb

1. archaic.
   intr to be silent

mump

²

/ mʌmp /

verb

1. archaic.
   intr to beg

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”

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

Example Sentences

It could come from the old English word for grimace or sulk - mump - or it may be linked to the Icelandic word for a mouth being filled too full - mumpa - and the Dutch for mumble, "mompen".

From BBC

Another vaccination effort is planned for next week for students living in three UVM dormitories where mump cases have been found.

From Washington Times

Another vaccination effort is planned for next week for students living in three UVM dormitories where mump cases have been found.

From Seattle Times

Other new mump cases have been confirmed on Oahu and Kauai.

From Washington Times

If you guessed that the name of the candidate the paper endorsed rhymes with “Ronald Mump,” you would be correct.

From MSNBC