mumper

1 of 2

noun (1)

mump·​er

ˈməmpə(r),

ˈmu̇m-

plural -s

dialectal, England

: a begging impostor : beggar

mumper

2 of 2

noun (2)

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plural -s

dialectal, England

: one that sulks

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

mump entry 3 + -er

Noun (2)

mump entry 1 + -er

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