Meaning of in the dumps | Babel Free

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Noun. [C1]

Examples

“1677, Edward Ravenscroft, King Edgar and Alfreda, London: M. Turner, Act IV, Scene 1, p. 49, Hill[aria]. What, in the dumps, Captain? Osw[old]. He’s in a contemplation of Love.”

“1699, B. E., A New Dictionary of the Canting Crew, London: W. Hawes et al., In the dumps, troubled, chagrin, melancholic.”

“When you’re feeling in the dumps Don’t be silly chumps Just purse your lips and whistle - that’s the thing.”

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