plump

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1plump

verb \ˈpləmp\

Definition of PLUMP

intransitive verb
1
: to drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily <plumped down in the chair>
2
: to favor or decide in favor of someone or something strongly or emphatically —used with for
transitive verb
1
: to drop, cast, or place suddenly or heavily
2
: to give support and favorable publicity to

Origin of PLUMP

Middle English
First Known Use: 14th century

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