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plumper

|plump-er|

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🇺🇸

/ˈplʌmpər/

🇬🇧

/ˈplʌmpə/

(plump)

full and rounded

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'plumper' originates from the English word 'plump,' which means 'full or rounded in form.'

Historical Evolution

'plump' changed from the Middle English word 'plumpe' and eventually became the modern English word 'plump.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'full or rounded,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or thing that makes something plump or fuller.

The new cream is a great lip plumper.

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Noun 2

a type of cosmetic used to make lips appear fuller.

She applied a plumper to her lips before the party.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45