adj
stumpy
STUHM-pee
Stumpy (adj) means Short and thick, as if cut off; stubby. Example: “The dog had short, stumpy legs.”
adj
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Short and thick, as if cut off; stubby.
"The dog had short, stumpy legs."
"A stumpy candle sat on the windowsill."
How to use stumpy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort, stubby, and thick-looking — like a stump.
Common pairings
stumpy legs
stumpy fingers
stumpy tail
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Word forms
- Plural
- stumpies
- Comparative
- stumpier
- Superlative
- stumpiest
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The dog had short, _____ legs.
Etymology
From stump + -y.
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What does “stumpy” mean?
The word “stumpy” means short and thick, as if cut off; stubby. In plain terms, short, stubby, and thick-looking — like a stump.
How do you pronounce “stumpy”?
“Stumpy” is pronounced STUHM-pee (/ˈstʌmpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “stumpy” in a sentence?
Here is “stumpy” used in a sentence: “The dog had short, stumpy legs.”
What part of speech is “stumpy”?
“Stumpy” is an adjective.
