The photo on the wrapper was my first clue that I might be heading into what some might call frumpy-hausfrau territory. From Wordnik.com. Reference
"Well," stoutly insisted Forbes, "I'll take my chance with the well-dressed ones always; I don't believe the frumpy are the most sensible.". From Wordnik.com. [The Complete Project Gutenberg Writings of Charles Dudley Warner] Reference
It was a pair of long, gray - "frumpy" as she described it - slacks. From Wordnik.com. [Defense in Levy murder trial tries to undercut government's star witness] Reference
It can't be too big ( "frumpy," deemed Ms. Morozumi) or crooked ( "embarrassing"). From Wordnik.com. [My Kimono Education] Reference
I also don't have much money to spend on nice clothes, but I don't want to look "frumpy". From Wordnik.com. [The Powerful Equation of Love] Reference
Most of the Merrills are kind of frumpy, but they do have a couple of cute styles as well. From Wordnik.com. [Dinner & Chat with Fellow Beadmaker Sylvie Lansdowne] Reference
I thought one of the points of the show was they were kind of frumpy-ish single women. brian. From Wordnik.com. [Jamie Foxx Writing Laverne & Shirley Feature; Jessica Biel and Jennifer Garner Still Attached to Star | /Film] Reference
KATRINA SZISH, ENTERTAINMENT JOURNALIST: She was kind of frumpy and out of her mouth came this amazing voice. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 1, 2009] Reference
I have found a few simple patterns that I really like, though I think they look a little "frumpy" when put together. From Wordnik.com. [Inspirational Sewing] Reference
At the word frumpy, I concede. From Wordnik.com. [Karen Leland: Spring Clean Your Closet in Four Easy Steps] Reference
And I don't mean those who are "frumpy" versus those who aren't. From Wordnik.com. [Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch] Reference
Eva Longoria Parker has revealed that she loved being "frumpy" on Desperate Housewives. From Wordnik.com. [All - Digital Spy - Entertainment and Media News] Reference
The middle-aged "frumpy" woman or "Old Maid" or "cat lady" has been such a constant stereotype in many cultures. From Wordnik.com. [People's Weekly World Blog] Reference
Fortune magazine that others would probably describe her as "frumpy," but she's comfortable in the business world. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! News: Top Stories] Reference
Boyle is reportedly unhappy about how "frumpy" she looked on television during her multitude of television media appearances. From Wordnik.com. [E! Online (US) - Top Stories] Reference
Boyle recently admitted that she was surprised at how "frumpy" she looked on TV and that she was eager to improve her dress sense. From Wordnik.com. [All - Digital Spy - Entertainment and Media News] Reference
Whitman has called herself "frumpy," though judging from her many television appearances, she is getting help accessorizing these days. From Wordnik.com. [AroundTheCapitol.com] Reference
"frumpy" and too old to be auditioning for British Idol - but that didn't matter after she started to sing. From Wordnik.com. [A Change from the Political] Reference
That was back when totes were practical but frumpy. From Wordnik.com. [Tip Sheet] Reference
M&S is another retailer trying to shed its frumpy image. From Wordnik.com. [John Lewis profits bounce back as store defies gloomy climate] Reference
Not hiding it, wearing your husband's big, frumpy T-shirt. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 30, 2002] Reference
The women tended to stay in the background, dressed frumpy. From Wordnik.com. [The Golden Suicides] Reference
She's 30 years younger but partial to frumpy floral dresses. From Wordnik.com. [Suburban Swingers] Reference
Otherwise, he'll think I look frumpy and he won't respect me. From Wordnik.com. [Bones of the Amazon, Part I of a Novella] Reference
And she was standing beside this rather frumpy president's wife. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 15, 2004] Reference
"I'm sorry, but you have to admit she's frumpy," Hixie whispered. From Wordnik.com. [The Cat Who Knew Shakespeare]
Because the New York press, as you well know -- you know, frumpy is a word. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 4, 2005] Reference
Introducing the Hillary Collection, forward fashions for the frumpy female. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 20, 2007] Reference
Thatcher was frumpy; she had not yet begun to dye her white hair a dark blond. From Wordnik.com. [The Way Of The Wasp] Reference
ANDERSON: Now, say good-bye to the wild gray hair and shapeless frumpy dresses. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 24, 2009] Reference
One of the vehicles the Naders just finished armoring is a frumpy Toyota mini-van. From Wordnik.com. [Amid Mexico's Drug War, A Rush For Bulletproof Cars] Reference
"I'm not going to look frumpy!" she declares, and takes all her prettiest dresses. From Wordnik.com. [Have We No Rights? A frank discussion of the "rights" of missionaries] Reference
I was 5 foot 2, very frumpy with large knees and a big gut, and now I look different. From Wordnik.com. [NEWSMAKERS] Reference
The pathetic men, the frumpy women, the filthy children — even some pointless girls. From Wordnik.com. [The Stone Monkey]
ANDERSON: I hate that stereotype that moms have to be frumpy and they ` re something less. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 16, 2008] Reference
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