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dumpier

 

[ ˈdʌm.pi.ər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical appearance

The term 'dumpier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'dumpy,' which describes something or someone that is short and stout or has a heavy, stocky build. This term is often used in reference to a person's physique or the shape of objects, conveying a sense of plumpness or bulkiness when comparing to another.

Synonyms

chunky, plump, stocky, stout

Examples of usage

  • He appeared dumpier than his brother.
  • The old vehicle looked dumpier than it used to.
  • She felt dumpier after the holidays due to overeating.

Translations

Translations of the word "dumpier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais pesado

🇮🇳 गंदा

🇩🇪 schmutziger

🇮🇩 lebih kotor

🇺🇦 брудніший

🇵🇱 brudniejszy

🇯🇵 汚い

🇫🇷 plus sale

🇪🇸 más sucio

🇹🇷 daha kirli

🇰🇷 더 더러운

🇸🇦 أكثر اتساخًا

🇨🇿 špinavější

🇸🇰 špinavší

🇨🇳 更脏

🇸🇮 bolj umazan

🇮🇸 skítugri

🇰🇿 лас-лау

🇬🇪 მოწყვეტილი

🇦🇿 daha çirkli

🇲🇽 más sucio

Etymology

The word 'dumpy' originates from early 19th-century English, stemming from the dialectal term 'dumpy' or 'dump,' which referred to something short and heavy or stout. The base 'dump' relates to a disheveled or awkward appearance, which became more commonly associated with a stocky physique. The suffix '-ier' is common in English to form the comparative degree of adjectives, thus creating 'dumpier' to indicate a greater degree of the dumpy quality. Over time, the connotation shifted somewhat, and while retaining its original meaning of shortness and heaviness, 'dumpier' has occasionally been used in more humorous or affectionate contexts to describe people's looks or the shapes of objects.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,381, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.