mumpish, a.
(ˈmʌmpɪʃ)
[f. mump n. or v.1 + -ish.]
Sullenly angry; depressed in spirits.
1721 Bailey, Mumpish, angry, and silent withal. 1846 E. B. Barrett in Lett. R. Browning & E. B. B. (1899) II. 491 Mumpish! The expression proved a displeasure. Yet I am sure that I have shown as little sullenness as was possible. |
Hence ˈmumpishly adv. (Webster 1847–54). ˈmumpishness (Bailey, vol. II. 1727).