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humpty

Humpty (adjective) means (informal) Short and stocky; dumpy. Example: “The humpty little teapot sat proudly on the shelf.”

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(informal) Short and stocky; dumpy.

"The humpty little teapot sat proudly on the shelf."

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In plain EnglishA rare, informal word for something short and round-ish, most familiar from the nursery-rhyme character Humpty Dumpty.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

more humpty comparative, humpties plural, most humpty superlative

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What does “humpty” mean?

The word “humpty” means (informal) Short and stocky; dumpy. In plain terms, a rare, informal word for something short and round-ish, most familiar from the nursery-rhyme character Humpty Dumpty.

How do you use “humpty” in a sentence?

Here is “humpty” used in a sentence: “The humpty little teapot sat proudly on the shelf.”

What part of speech is “humpty”?

“Humpty” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of humpty?

"humpty" (adjective) means (informal) Short and stocky; dumpy.

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