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plumper

/ˈplʌmpər/

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adjective

Having a full and rounded shape; chubby, somewhat overweight.

Examples :

"a plump baby; plump cheeks"

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adjective

Examples :

"After eating lots of holiday meals, the cat looked noticeably plumper. "

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adjective

Sudden and without reservation; blunt; direct; downright.

Examples :

"He gave a plumper refusal when asked to work overtime, saying he absolutely would not. "

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noun

One who plumps or swells out something else.

Examples :

"The pillow plumper at the hotel ensures every guest has perfectly fluffy pillows for a comfortable night's sleep. "

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noun

That which plumps or swells out something else.

Examples :

"The seamstress used a plumper to fill out the shoulder pads, giving the jacket a more defined shape. "

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noun

Hence, something carried in the mouth to distend the cheeks.

Examples :

"The actor had a noticeable bulge in his cheeks; it was clear he was using a plumper to achieve a fuller appearance for the stage. "

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noun

In elections, a vote given to one candidate only, when two or more are to be elected, thus giving him or her the advantage over the others; a person who gives his or her vote thus is said to plump, or to plump his or her vote.

Examples :

"In the student council election, Maria was a plumper for David, meaning she only voted for him and no other candidate, hoping to maximize his chances of winning. "

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noun

A voter who plumps his or her vote.

Examples :

"The election official frowned; there was only one mark on the ballot, making it clear the voter was a plumper who chose to use their vote solely for one candidate. "

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noun

A downright, unqualified lie.

Examples :

""Saying I studied all night when I only looked at the book for five minutes? That was a plumper." "

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noun

An obese woman, especially in pornography.

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