dumpy Meaning & Definition
What Does Dumpy Mean?
Dumpy is used as an adjective meaning Short and thick; stout or stocky. As a noun, it means A short, stout person or animal, especially one of a breed of very short-legged chickens. As a noun, it means Synonym of dump truck (“prominent buttocks”).
Dumpy at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈdʌmpi// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | short, fat and pudgy |
| Plural | dumpies |
| Comparative / superlative | dumpier, dumpiest |
Dumpy Definition (Adjective)
- Short and thick; stout or stocky.
Dumpy as a Noun
- A short, stout person or animal, especially one of a breed of very short-legged chickens.
- A small bottle of beer.
- Ellipsis of dumpy level.
Adjective
- Of or relating to a garbage dump; rubbishy.
Noun
- Synonym of dump truck (“prominent buttocks”).
Synonyms of Dumpy
Dumpy synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dumpy
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Dumpy in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
dumpy (comparative dumpier, superlative dumpiest)
dumpy (plural dumpies)
Words That Rhyme With Dumpy
Origin of Dumpy
Origin 1: First attested in 1750; exact origin unknown. Perhaps derived from, or cognate with, dumpling, or from the noun sense of dump.[1]
Origin 2: From dump + -y.
Dumpy Pronunciation
You say dumpy as //ˈdʌmpi//. It has 1 syllable.
Dumpy: Your Questions Answered
Is dumpy an adjective or a noun?
Dumpy is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for dumpy?
Close synonyms of dumpy are short, fat and pudgy. See the full list of dumpy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dumpy?
The plural of dumpy is dumpies.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of dumpy?
The comparative form is dumpier and the superlative form is dumpiest.