Dumpy: meaning, definitions and examples
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dumpy
[ ˈdʌm.pi ]
physical appearance
The word 'dumpy' is often used to describe something that is short and stout in appearance. It can refer to a person, object, or even an animal that has a squat and rounded shape. This term has a somewhat informal tone and can sometimes convey a sense of endearment or affection. While it may describe a less graceful look, it is not necessarily used in a derogatory sense. In some contexts, it might even suggest robustness or sturdiness.
Synonyms
chunky, short, stocky, stout, stubby.
Examples of usage
- He looked a bit dumpy in that old sweater.
- The dumpy little car could barely fit through the narrow street.
- She preferred the dumpy, compact design of the new furniture.
Translations
Translations of the word "dumpy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atrapalhado
- desajeitado
- desengonçado
🇮🇳 बेतरतीब
- बेढंगा
- मोटा
🇩🇪 schäbig
- plump
- ungeschickt
🇮🇩 konyol
- bodoh
- canggung
🇺🇦 незграбний
- неохайний
- дурний
🇵🇱 niezdarny
- niechlujny
- głupi
🇯🇵 不器用な (bukiyou na)
- ださい (dasai)
- だめな (dame na)
🇫🇷 maladroit
- négligé
- bête
🇪🇸 torpe
- descuidado
- tonto
🇹🇷 sakar
- dağınık
- salak
🇰🇷 서툰 (seotun)
- 엉망인 (eongmangin)
- 바보 같은 (babo gateun)
🇸🇦 أبله (ablah)
- غير مرتب (ghayr murattab)
- غير ماهر (ghayr mahr)
🇨🇿 nešikovný
- neupravený
- hloupý
🇸🇰 nešikovný
- neporiadny
- hlúpy
🇨🇳 笨拙的 (bènzhuō de)
- 乱七八糟的 (luànqībāzāo de)
- 傻的 (shǎ de)
🇸🇮 neokreten
- neroden
- neumestni
🇮🇸 klaufi
- klaufugur
- heimskur
🇰🇿 керексіз
- бейберек
- ақымақ
🇬🇪 ბაბუ (babu)
- არეულ (areul)
- სულელი (suleli)
🇦🇿 beyhude
- acayip
- axmaq
🇲🇽 torpe
- desorganizado
- tonto
Etymology
The term 'dumpy' dates back to the mid-19th century and is believed to be an alteration of the word 'dumb', which originally had meanings related to being physically clumsy or awkward. Its playful and informal usage connoted a sense of something that is endearingly unattractive or awkwardly stout. Over the years, it has evolved to describe various objects, especially those that are short, thick, or bulky. The term is closely associated with English dialects and has taken on various connotations based on context, often used affectionately to describe objects or individuals with a sturdy appearance.