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- [duhm-pee]
- /ˈdʌm pi/
- /ˈdʌm.pi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [duhm-pee]
- /ˈdʌm pi/
Definitions of dumpy word
- adjective dumpy short and stout; squat: a dumpy figure. 1
- noun dumpy (of a person) short and stout. 1
- adjective dumpy short and plump 1
- adjective dumpy If you describe someone as dumpy, you mean they are short and fat, and are usually implying they are unattractive. 0
- adjective dumpy short and plump; squat 0
- adjective dumpy in low spirits; depressed; morose 0
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Origin of dumpy
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1610-20; dump(s) + -y1
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Parts of speech for Dumpy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dumpy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dumpy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dumpy
Antonyms for dumpy
adjective dumpy
- reedy — full of reeds: a reedy marsh.
- long-legged — having long legs
- leggy — having awkwardly long legs.
- sartorial — of or relating to tailors or their trade: sartorial workmanship.
- rangy — (of animals or people) slender and long-limbed.
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