What does chumpy mean?
Chumpy means Short and fat, particularly in comparison with something of more favourable dimensions..
Chumpy
/ˈt͡ʃʌmpi/ · adjective
Meaning
Short and fat, particularly in comparison with something of more favourable dimensions..
Definitions by Sense
- Short and fat, particularly in comparison with something of more favourable dimensions.
- (slang, of a person) Blockheaded; dim-witted.
- (slang, mildly insulting) Like a chump; annoying.
Example Sentences
The Navigating compass should stand about five feet above the deck, […]. This is a convenient height for the officer of the deck, unless perchance he may be chumpy, in which case he may be permitted to use a step.
A chumpy neck is especially bad; for while a little dog may get along on a foot scent with a short neck, a comparatively large and unwieldy dog tires himself terribly by the necessity for crouching in his fast pace.
Susan Bennett sat rigid, smoothing her skirt round her chumpy thighs and fixing her gaze on the wall above Marissa Caldwell.
Synonyms for chumpy
Antonyms for chumpy
Related Words
Word Forms
- chumpier
- chumpiest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for chumpy?
Common synonyms include dumpy, dubby.
What is the opposite of chumpy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use chumpy in a sentence?
The Navigating compass should stand about five feet above the deck, […]. This is a convenient height for the officer of the deck, unless perchance he may be chumpy, in which case he may be permitted to use a step.
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