plump
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
plumps;
plumped;
plumping
plumps;
plumped;
plumping
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLUMP
:
to sit, fall, or lie down in a sudden, awkward, or relaxed way
:
plop
[no object]
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He came home and plumped [=flopped] down on the couch.
[+ object]
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She plumped her bags onto the bench.
plump for
[phrasal verb]
1
plump for (someone or something)
informal
US
:
to express support for (someone or something)
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The President plumped for the incumbent candidate in the election.
2
British
:
to choose (someone or something) after thinking carefully
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I finally plumped for the blue dress.
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compare 2plump
2
plump
/ˈplʌmp/
verb
plumps;
plumped;
plumping
2
plump
/ˈplʌmp/
verb
plumps;
plumped;
plumping
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLUMP
[+ object]
:
to shake or hit (something, such as a pillow) to make it fuller, softer, or rounder
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She plumped [=fluffed] (up) her pillows and climbed into bed.
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compare 1plump
3
plump
/ˈplʌmp/
adjective
plumper;
plumpest
3
plump
/ˈplʌmp/
adjective
plumper;
plumpest
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLUMP
[also more plump; most plump]
:
having a full, rounded shape
:
slightly fat
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a plump, juicy peach
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He was a plump [=chubby] little boy.
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His aunt pinched his plump cheeks.
