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dumpy
(dum′pē)
See dumpy in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective dump·i·er, dump·i·est
Short and stout; squat.
Origin:
Origin: Probably from dump, lump
.Related Forms:
- dumpˈi·ly adverb
- dumpˈi·ness noun
adjective dump·i·er, dump·i·est
Resembling a dump, as in shabbiness; disreputable: “The place had a dark and dumpy look” (Washington Post).
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