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Definition of "plump" []
- Well-rounded and full in form; chubby. See Synonyms at fat. (adjective)
- Abundant; ample: a plump reward. (adjective)
- To make well-rounded or full in form: plumped up the pillows. (verb-transitive)
- To become well-rounded, chubby, or full in form: The baby plumped out at three months. (verb-intransitive)
- To drop abruptly or heavily: plumped into the easy chair. (verb-intransitive)
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Use "plump" in a sentence
- "And running his eyes over those still standing on the bank, he called a plump little woman, the wife of a Llandaff tutor, who had been walking with Mrs. Hooper."
- ""Look," he said, "on these fellows, that we call the plump Hollanders; behold their diligence in fishing, and our own careless negligence!""
- "September 10, 2009 at 9:25 pm who u be calling plump!"