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dumpy

/dʌmpi/ adjective · British & US
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What does dumpy mean?

adjective

Having a clumsy or awkward appearance; stout and short; lacking elegance or refinement.

Example

"The dumpy little dog waddled down the street, its short legs moving quickly as it chased after a ball."

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