Meaning & Definition of word "Plump"

Plump

/plʌmp/

1. To make or become plump.
- Example: She decided to plump up the cushions on the sofa before the guests arrived.
2. To drop or fall heavily.
- Example: He plumped down onto the couch after a long day at work.

1. Having a full rounded shape; chubby.
- Example: The puppy was plump and adorable, with a round belly.
2. Well-nourished; not thin.
- Example: 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.

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

● Example Sentence: That dress really shows off her plump figure.

Meaning: Informally used to imply someone is overly indulgent or lazy.

● Example Sentence: He's gotten a bit plump since he started working from home.