Mump

Full definition of mump

Verb

1. (intransitive) To mumble, speak unclearly.
2. To move the lips with the mouth closed; to mumble, as in sulkiness.
• 1630, TaylorHe mumps, and lowres, and hangs the lip.
3. (intransitive) To beg, especially if using a repeated phrase.
4. To deprive of (something) by cheating; to impose upon.
5. To cheat; to deceive; to play the beggar.
• BurkeAnd then when mumping with a sore leg, ... canting and whining.
6. To be sullen or sulky.

Derived terms

• Mumping Day