Plump

/plʌmp/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To make or become plump.

She decided to plump up the cushions on the sofa before the guests arrived.

To drop or fall heavily.

He plumped down onto the couch after a long day at work.

adjective

Having a full rounded shape; chubby.

The puppy was plump and adorable, with a round belly.

Well-nourished; not thin.

She preferred plump tomatoes for her salad because they had more flavor.

Middle English, from Old English 'plumpian', meaning to fall, or tumble.

plump for

To support or advocate for something.

plump up

To make something fuller or rounder.

plumpness

The quality of being plump.

plumply

In a plump manner.

Used to describe someone who is curvy or attractive in a roundabout way.

That dress really shows off her plump figure.

Informally used to imply someone is overly indulgent or lazy.

He's gotten a bit plump since he started working from home.