dumpy

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the shape or appearance of a dump or mound; bulky and unattractive.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dumpy
jumpy,umpy , slumpy

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Variants

List of all variants of dumpy that leads to same result
dumpier , dumpiest , dumpily , dumpiness , dumpinesses , dumpy , dumpy level , dumpy levels

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Etymology

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Originally a Scottish dialect word, possibly from the Old English 'dumpe' meaning 'heavy, dull'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'dumpy' is often used in a playful or teasing way.

2. In some dialects, 'dumpy' is used to describe a type of cake or pastry.

3. The term 'dump truck' is derived from the word 'dumpy'

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Related Concepts

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1. obese: Related concept: A person who is 'dumpy' may be described as obese, meaning they have an excessive amount of body fat.

2. clumsy: Related concept: A person who is 'dumpy' may also be described as clumsy, meaning they have difficulty moving gracefully.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dumpy' has been used to describe characters who are unattractive or clumsy. In music, 'dumpy' is a term used in blues music to describe a heavy, rhythmic beat.

How to Memorize "dumpy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a round, unattractive shape to remember the meaning of 'dumpy'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dumpy' with the feeling of being unattractive or clumsy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dump Truck' to remember the meaning of 'dumpy': D for Description (unattractive or clumsy), U for Unusual shape (round), M for Meaning (heavy or dull), P for Perception (bulky), T for Texture (unappealing), R for Representation (round shape), and U for Understanding (the meaning of the word).

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