Definition of Plump
Plump
Plum·p
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Having a rounded and full shape, especially due to being overweight.
e.g. The plump turkey sat proudly on the dinner table.
(verb)
to become fatter or rounder in shape, or to make something fatter or rounder, especially to make a pillow rounder and softer by patting it to rearrange its stuffing;
e.g. Let the tomatoes plump on the plant rather than plucking them early. He paused to plump the cushions before sitting down.
(verb)
to set or drop something down heavily and/or suddenly, or to sit down in such a manner;
e.g. She tried not to plump the bag down so she wouldn't break its contents.
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