plumpish en · ADJ
Etymology
From plump + -ish.
Meanings
- Somewhat plump.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more plumpish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most plumpish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
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plumpish en · ADV
Etymology
From plump + -ish.
Meanings
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(informal) In a blunt and direct fashion.
This lass, Nelly Long, she was dressish and dapper, And, though our Dick was a good looked lad, She snubb'd him, scop'd him, for she was a snapper, And told him quite plumpish—she wan't to be had: […]
1829, Melodist, and Mirthful Olio:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more plumpish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most plumpish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |