Definition & Meaning of "dumpy"in English

dumpy

having a short, plump, and unattractive figure

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

dumpiest

Comparative

dumpier

gradable

domain

appearance, body, evaluation

Examples

The dumpy man struggled to keep up with his friends on the hiking trail.

resembling a garbage dump

short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature

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