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  • 1. stumpy
  • Stumpy in a sentence
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  • 1. stumpy
  • Stumpy in a sentence
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology

1. stumpy

adjective. short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature.

Synonyms

  • little
  • low-set
  • squatty
  • dumpy
  • squat
  • chunky

Antonyms

  • high
  • long
  • outfield
  • sufficient

Etymology

  • -y (English)
  • -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stump (English)
  • stumpe (Middle English (1100-1500))

Sentences with stumpy


1. Adjective
Layered and textured hair is often the first to shrink up and get brushed out, as even a bad hair day is more glam than a stumpy ponytail.

2. Verb, past participle
Keep your legs from looking stumpy by matching your shoes to your tights.

3. Noun, singular or mass
The dogs have long, muscular body types with short stumpy legs.

4. Noun, plural
These stumpy, flat needles grow only ½ inch to ¾ inch in length and thickly cover short branchlets that sprout from twigs.

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