plump 1
(plŭmp)adj. plump·er,
plump·est 1. Well-rounded and full in form; chubby. See Synonyms at
fat.
2. Abundant; ample: a plump reward.
v. plumped, plump·ing, plumps
v.tr. To make well-rounded or full in form: plumped up the pillows.
v.intr. To become well-rounded, chubby, or full in form: The baby plumped out at three months.
[Middle English, dull, probably from Middle Low German plomp, blunt, thick.]
plump′ish adj.
plump′ly adv.
plump′ness n.
plump 2
(plŭmp)v. plumped, plump·ing, plumps
v.intr.1. To drop abruptly or heavily: plumped into the easy chair.
2. To give full support or praise: plumped for the candidate throughout the state.
v.tr. To throw down or drop (something) abruptly or heavily: plumped the books onto the table.
n.1. A heavy or abrupt fall or collision.
2. The sound of a heavy fall or collision.
adv.1. With a heavy or abrupt drop: The anchor fell plump into the sea.
2. a. With a full or sudden impact: walked plump into the pole.
b. Directly: ran plump into an old friend.
3. Without qualification; bluntly: spoke out plump for the tax bill.
[Middle English plumpen, to immerse quickly, perhaps from Middle Low German, probably of imitative origin.]
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