What does DUMPY mean?

Word: dumpy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Short and stout; squat in appearance.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈdʌmpi/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈdʌmpi/

Origin and Usage: The word "dumpy" is believed to have originated from the Dutch word "dompig," meaning "damp" or "humid." It was first used in English in the early 18th century to describe something that was short and squat in appearance. Today, it is commonly used to describe a person or thing that is short and stout.

Synonyms: squat, stubby, stocky, chunky, plump

Related Words: clump, crump, trump, stump, thump

Example Sentences:

• She was a dumpy woman with short legs and a round face.
• The old house had a dumpy appearance, with its low roof and small windows.
• The dumpy little dog waddled across the room.
• He wore a dumpy brown suit that did not flatter his figure.
• The garden was filled with dumpy little plants that barely reached his knees.