dumpy

/ˈdʌmpi/
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Other forms: dumpier; dumpily; dumpiest

Definitions of dumpy
  1. adjective
    short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
    synonyms: chunky, low-set, squat, squatty, stumpy
    little, short
    low in stature; not tall
  2. adjective
    short and plump
    synonyms: podgy, pudgy, roly-poly, tubby
    fat
    having an (over)abundance of flesh
  3. adjective
    resembling a garbage dump
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