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Meaning of the word dumpy in English

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dumpy

US /ˈdʌm.pi/
UK /ˈdʌm.pi/
"dumpy" picture

Adjective

1.

short and stout; squat

Example:
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He was a short, dumpy man with a round face.
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The old house looked rather dumpy and neglected.
Synonym:
stoutsquatchubbyplumpstocky
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