Vokabahn

plump

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Adjective

plump

Pronunciation: /plʊmp/

dumpy, squat, bulky (roundish and misshapen)

C2 rank #10,765

Meanings

Adjective
  1. dumpy, squat, bulky (roundish and misshapen)
  2. clumsy, heavy, graceless, inelegant
  3. brash, tactless, crude

Example sentence

Diese sogenannte Skulptur ist nur ein plumper, rostiger Metallklotz.

This so-called sculpture is but a squat, rusty lump of metal.

Usage

  • eine plumpe Gestalt — A squat, bulky or clumsy-looking figure.
  • ein plumper Versuch — A clumsy or crude attempt; a figurative use.
Extra sentence

Der plumpe Holzkasten passte nicht zu den feinen Stühlen.

The bulky wooden box did not match the delicate chairs.