plump 1  (pl ŭmp)
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adj. plump·er, plump·est 1. Well-rounded and full in form; chubby. See Synonyms at fat. 2. Abundant; ample: a plump reward. v. plumped, plump·ing, plumps v.tr. To make well-rounded or full in form: plumped up the pillows. v.intr. To become well-rounded, chubby, or full in form: The baby plumped out at three months.
[Middle English, dull, probably from Middle Low German plomp, blunt, thick.]
plumpish adj. plumply adv. plumpness n. |
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plump 2  (pl ŭmp)
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v. plumped, plump·ing, plumps v.intr.1. To drop abruptly or heavily: plumped into the easy chair. 2. To give full support or praise: plumped for the candidate throughout the state. v.tr. To throw down or drop (something) abruptly or heavily: plumped the books onto the table. n.1. A heavy or abrupt fall or collision. 2. The sound of a heavy fall or collision. adv.1. With a heavy or abrupt drop: The anchor fell plump into the sea. 2. a. With a full or sudden impact: walked plump into the pole. b. Directly: ran plump into an old friend. 3. Without qualification; bluntly: spoke out plump for the tax bill.
[Middle English plumpen, to immerse quickly, perhaps from Middle Low German, probably of imitative origin.] |
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