plump: betydning og definisjoner

Well-rounded and full in form; chubby. See Synonyms at fat.

Abundant; ample: a plump reward.

To make well-rounded or full in form: plumped up the pillows.

To become well-rounded, chubby, or full in form: The baby plumped out at three months.

To drop abruptly or heavily: plumped into the easy chair.

To give full support or praise: plumped for the candidate throughout the state.

To throw down or drop (something) abruptly or heavily: plumped the books onto the table.

A heavy or abrupt fall or collision.

The sound of a heavy fall or collision.

Blunt; direct.

With a heavy or abrupt drop: The anchor fell plump into the sea.

With a full or sudden impact: walked plump into the pole.

Directly: ran plump into an old friend.

Without qualification; bluntly: spoke out plump for the tax bill.