Dumpy

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌmpi/

Definitions of dumpy

adjective Dumpy is an adjective that describes something as being short, stout, and unattractive in appearance.

Example Sentences

A1 The dumpy little dog wagged its tail happily.

A2 She lived in a dumpy apartment building on the outskirts of town.

B1 The dumpy old car sputtered and coughed as it struggled up the hill.

B2 The dumpy furniture in the waiting room made the whole place feel outdated.

C1 Despite its dumpy appearance, the old house had a certain charm.

C2 The dumpy motel we stayed in was surprisingly comfortable and clean.

Examples of dumpy in a Sentence

formal The dumpy building was in need of renovations to restore its historic charm.

informal I can't believe they rented that dumpy apartment without even seeing it in person.

slang That dumpy car is a total clunker, it's always breaking down.

figurative Her dumpy mood lifted as soon as she heard the good news.

Grammatical Forms of dumpy

• past tense: dumped
• plural: dumpies
• comparative: dumpier
• superlative: dumpiest
• present tense: dump
• future tense: will dump
• perfect tense: have dumped
• continuous tense: is dumping
• singular: dumpy
• positive degree: dumpy
• infinitive: to dump
• gerund: dumping
• participle: dumped

Origin and Evolution of dumpy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'dumpy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'dump,' meaning short and thick.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'dumpy' has evolved to describe something squat, short, and unattractive in appearance.