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plump
01
(of a person) having a pleasantly rounded and slightly full-bodied appearance
Examples
She had a plump face with rosy cheeks that gave her a youthful appearance.
Plump
01
a group or flock of wildfowl
Examples
A plump of ducks rested on the lake.
02
the sound made by a sudden, heavy fall or drop
Examples
There was a loud plump as the stone hit the water.
to plump
01
to support, select, or endorse one option from a group or number
Examples
She decided to plump for the classic design.
02
to make something or someone fat, full, or rounded
Examples
The chef plumped the chicken before roasting.
03
to set something down suddenly, often producing a sound
Examples
He plumped the book onto the table.
04
to fall or drop abruptly
Examples
The fruit plumped from the tree.
plump
01
straight down, especially with heaviness
Examples
The apple fell plump into the basket.
Lexical Tree
plumpness
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