adj

stumpy

STUHM-pee

Stumpy (adj) means Short and thick, as if cut off; stubby. Example: “The dog had short, stumpy legs.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishShort, stubby, and thick-looking — like a stump.

Common pairings

stumpy legs stumpy fingers stumpy tail

stumpier comparative, stumpies plural, stumpiest superlative

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The dog had short, _____ legs.

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.