I. ˈməmp, dial Eng “ or ˈmu̇mp verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: probably of imitative origin
transitive verb
chiefly dialect : mumble
ladies who mump their passion — Oliver Goldsmith
intransitive verb
1. dialect England : to grimace with the mouth : grin
2. dialect England : mumble
3. dialect England : to be sullen or sulky
make a shift at bearing yourself like a man, not mumping, not moping — J.G.Cozzens
II. ˈməmp noun
( -s )
1. obsolete : grimace , grin
2. mumps plural : sullenness : silent displeasure
III. ˈməmp, dial Eng “ or ˈmu̇mp verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: obsolete Dutch mompen
transitive verb
chiefly dialect : cheat
some debauched person who will mump you of your daughter — William Wycherley
intransitive verb
1. dialect England : beg, sponge
one prince came mumping to them annually — T.B.Macaulay
2. dialect England : cheat