dumpier; dumpiest
1
: being short and thick in build : squat
2
dumpily adverb
dumpiness noun

Examples of dumpy in a Sentence

a dumpy guy in his forties dumpy little toddlers growing into lanky children
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In fact, it was released during the slightly less dumpy dump month of February — on February 13, 1991, with nationwide sneak previews on February 2, 1991. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Jan. 2024 In the premiere, Martha is made to look as dumpy and pathetic—and then as unhinged—as possible. Judy Berman, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024 The amazing thing is that, for all the history that came through its doors, KCR was a dumpy little studio with a broadcast board on the way out. Dante Ross, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2023 Yes, the mall is underperforming, and in the middle of the concourse, there are too many dumpy little kiosks selling souvenirs. Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Feb. 2023 See all Example Sentences for dumpy 

Word History

Etymology

English dialect dump lump

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dumpy was in 1750

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“Dumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dumpy. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

dumpy

adjective
dumpier; dumpiest
1
: short and thick in build : squat
2
dumpiness noun

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