adj
dumpy
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adj
1
Short and stout in build; stocky.
"The dumpy little dog waddled across the yard."
2
(informal) Shabby or run-down, like a garbage dump.
"They stayed in a dumpy motel just off the highway."
How to Use Dumpy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither short and stocky in shape, or shabby and run-down, depending on context.
When to use it
Informal; can sound unflattering when describing a person's build.
Word Forms
dumpier comparative, dumpier comparative, dumpies plural, dumpiest superlative, dumpiest superlative
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