plump
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /plʌmp/
KK: /plʌmp/
adjective
Definition
Having a full and rounded shape, often used to describe someone or something that is pleasantly chubby or well-filled.
Example
The plump cat lounged lazily in the sun.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: plumper
Superlative: plumpest
Conversation
Have you seen that plump cat in our neighborhood?
Yeah, it looks so happy and well-fed!
I wonder what its owner feeds it to make it so plump.
Probably lots of treats — it's definitely living the good life!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
chubby
round
full
Antonyms
thin
slim
lean
adverb
Definition
In a direct or sudden manner; without hesitation or qualification.
Example
She walked plump into the room without knocking.
Conversation
I was walking in the park and I plump ran into an old friend from college.
That's great! It must have been nice to catch up with them.
Yeah, we talked for hours, just like old times.
intransitive verb
Definition
To become rounder or fuller in shape, often referring to someone gaining weight or something becoming more plump.
Example
The baby plumped out after starting to eat solid food.
Tense Forms
Past: plumped
Past Participle: plumped
Conversation
Did you see how the cat plumped up after eating that big meal?
I know, right? It looked so happy and round!
I love when pets get all plump like that; it’s so cute.
noun
Definition
A heavy or abrupt fall or collision, often accompanied by a sound.
Example
The plump of the heavy box echoed in the empty room.
Conversation
Did you hear that strange plump sound outside earlier?
Yeah, I thought something heavy fell!
I wonder what it was; it sounded kind of alarming.
transitive verb
Definition
To make something rounder or fuller in shape, or to drop something heavily.
Example
She plumped the cushions on the sofa to make them look nicer.
Tense Forms
Past: plumped
Past Participle: plumped
Conversation
Can you help me plump up these pillows for the couch?
Sure! They look a bit flat right now.
Thanks! I always forget to plump them after washing.
Root Explanation
The word 'plump' originates from Middle English 'plompe', which is derived from the Old French 'plomp', meaning 'to fall heavily' or 'to plump down'. It describes a state of being full or rounded, often associated with a heavy or soft appearance.
Memory Tip
Imagine something that falls heavily and becomes round or full — that's how 'plump' describes something that is full and rounded.
Visually Confused Words
pump
plup
lump
unplump
deplump
slump
pilum
lumpy