Plump
/plʌmp/
Definitions
2 meaningsHaving a pleasantly full or rounded form; somewhat fat.
/plʌmp/
Having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat.
The baby's plump cheeks made everyone smile.
💡 Simply: Imagine a cute, cuddly teddy bear – it's plump! It means you're a bit round and soft, like a comfy pillow.
👶 For kids: When something is plump, it means it's nice and round and a little bit squishy, like a marshmallow!
More Examples
The plums were plump and juicy after the rain.
He admired her plump figure, not seeing it as a negative.
How It's Used
"She had a plump face and rosy cheeks."
"Plump grapes hung on the vine, promising sweetness."
To sit or fall heavily and suddenly; to place something in a particular position.
/plʌmp/
To suddenly sit or fall heavily.
He plumped himself down in the chair.
💡 Simply: Think of flopping onto your bed after school – that's *plumping* down! It's a quick and heavy sit or drop.
👶 For kids: Plump is like when you sit down with a big *thump*!
More Examples
I plumped the pillows to make the bed.
She plumped the apple into the pie filling.
How It's Used
"She plumped herself down on the sofa after a long day."
"The tired hiker plumped onto the bench."
Idioms & expressions
plump for
To choose or support someone or something.
"After considering all the candidates, the committee plumped for Ms. Johnson."
From Middle Dutch *plomp* or *plūmp* 'lumpish, clumsy, blunt', of imitative origin. The sense of 'plump' as in 'full-figured' developed later.
The use of 'plump' to describe a full figure developed gradually, initially referring more to sudden falls.
Memory tip
Think of a plump, juicy grape – full and round!