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MUMPS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Mumps.

Mumps - as a noun

An acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
epidemic parotitis

Mumps - as a verb

To mumble, speak unclearly.

To move the lips with the mouth closed; to mumble, as in sulkiness.

To beg, especially if using a repeated phrase.

To deprive of (something) by cheating; to impose upon.

To cheat; to deceive; to play the beggar.

To be sullen or sulky.

To nibble.

Example Sentences

"He developed mumps and had to stay home from school."
"The mumps outbreak caused the school to close for a week."
"My sister had swollen glands because of the mumps."
"The doctor confirmed that it was indeed mumps."
"The mumps virus is highly contagious."
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Word Game Points

Is MUMPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mumps is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MUMPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is MUMPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mumps is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MUMPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is MUMPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mumps is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MUMPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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