First Known Use: 14th century
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1plump
verb \ˈpləmp\
Definition of PLUMP
intransitive verb
1
: to drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily <plumped down in the chair>
2
: to favor or decide in favor of someone or something strongly or emphatically —used with for
transitive verb
1
: to drop, cast, or place suddenly or heavily
2
: to give support and favorable publicity to
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Origin of PLUMP
Middle English
2plump
noun
Definition of PLUMP
: a sudden plunge, fall, or blow; also : the sound made by a plump
First Known Use of PLUMP
15th century
3plump
adverb
Definition of PLUMP
1
: with a sudden or heavy drop
2
a : straight down b : straight ahead
3
: without qualification : directly <plump out of luck>
First Known Use of PLUMP
1594
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4plump
noun
Definition of PLUMP
chiefly dialectOrigin of PLUMP
Middle English plumpe
First Known Use: 15th century
5plump
verb
Definition of PLUMP
transitive verb
: to make plump
intransitive verb
: to become plump
Origin of PLUMP
6plump
First Known Use: 1533
6plump
adjective
: having a full, rounded shape : slightly fat
Full Definition of PLUMP
1
: having a full rounded usually pleasing form <a plump woman>
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Origin of PLUMP
Middle English, dull, blunt, from Middle Dutch plomp
First Known Use: 1569
PLUMP Defined for Kids
1plump
adjective \ˈpləmp\
plump·erplump·est
Definition of PLUMP for Kids
: having a pleasingly full rounded shape <plump cheeks> <a plump turkey>
— plump·ness noun
2plump
verb
plumpedplump·ing
Definition of PLUMP for Kids
1
: to drop or fall heavily or suddenly <He plumped down on the couch.>
2
: to come out in favor of something <I'm plumping for my favorite candidate.>
3plump
adverb
Definition of PLUMP for Kids
: directly 1 <He ran plump into the wall.>
4plump
verb
plumpedplump·ing
Definition of PLUMP for Kids
: to make or become rounded or filled out <I plumped up the pillows.>
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