plump

/plʌmp/

plump

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Definition

Having a full and rounded shape; chubby, somewhat overweight.

Etymology

From Middle English plump, plompe, a borrowing from Middle Dutch plomp or Middle Low German plump. Cognate with Saterland Frisian plump (“plump”).

Example Sentences

  • "a plump baby; plump cheeks"
  • "The god of wine did his plump clusters bring."
  • "My ideal is to be idle and to love a plump girl."
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