plump

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or resembling excessive flesh; fat.

• adjective

  Be well-fed and healthy.

• verb

  Make (something) fuller or more voluminous.

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Pronunciation

1. /plʌmp/
   
   
   
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2. /plʌmp/
   
   
   
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3. /plʌmp/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plump
jump , bump , lump , chump , slump , plump , humps , jumps , thumps , rump , hump , lumps , slumps , grumps , plumps , jumps , chumps , jumps , thumps

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Plump (en) : A type of fruit, specifically a prune that has been soaked in liquor and swollen.
   

2. Plump (en) : A type of metal casting used for making parts.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of plump that leads to same result
plump , plumped , plumping , plumps , plumper , plumpest , plumpish , plump for , plumped for , plumping for , plumps for

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Forms

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plumper, plumpest, plumps

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Etymology

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Old English plumpen, probably from plumpe ‘to swell, bulge out’.

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Trivia

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1. The largest pumpkin ever recorded weighed over 2,600 pounds and was classified as 'plump'.

2. In some cultures, a plump bride is considered a sign of prosperity and fertility.

3. The term 'plump' is often used to describe the shape of clouds that have a rounded, full appearance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Obesity: A medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or disability.

2. Adipose tissue: A type of connective tissue that is composed mostly of adipocytes. It is the site of energy storage in animals, primarily in the form of triglycerides.

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Culture

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In literature, 'plump' is often used to describe characters who are overweight or well-fed. In art, 'plump' fruits and vegetables are often depicted to convey abundance and richness. In music, 'plump' basslines add depth and fullness to a song.

How to Memorize "plump"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ripe, juicy peach or a round, full apple. Visualize the feeling of these fruits in your hands and the sensation of biting into them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'plump' with the feeling of being well-fed and healthy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Peachy Plump' to help remember the definition of the word.

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