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dumpy

dumpy

Meaning of dumpy

English

short and rather fat, with a rounded shape

Deutsch

klein und kräftig gebaut, mit rundlichem Körper

dumpy

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈdʌmpi/
American English
/ˈdʌmpi/

dumpy with German translation

dumpy usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The dumpy man wore a hat.

Der untersetzte Mann trug einen Hut.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

My uncle is short and dumpy.

Mein Onkel ist klein und untersetzt.

dumpy synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between dumpy, stocky, squat, plump, and chunky

S
🇬🇧English
stocky

Short and solidly built, but not fat.

C2often

ENHe was a stocky man with broad shoulders.

S
🇬🇧English
squat

Short and wide; often about objects or buildings.

C2rare word

ENThe squat building looked sturdy and plain.

P
🇬🇧English
plump

Pleasantly fat; softer, says nothing about height.

often

ENThe baby has plump little cheeks.

C
🇬🇧English
chunky

Thick and heavy-looking; informal.

C2often

ENShe had a chunky build and short legs.

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What does dumpy mean?

short and rather fat, with a rounded shape

How do you pronounce dumpy?

dumpy is pronounced [ˈdʌmpi].

How is dumpy used in a sentence?

Der untersetzte Mann trug einen Hut. Translation: The dumpy man wore a hat.

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