plumpish

English

Etymology

From plump +‎ -ish.

Adjective

plumpish (comparative more plumpish, superlative most plumpish)

1. Somewhat plump.

Derived terms

• plumpishly
• plumpishness

Adverb

plumpish (comparative more plumpish, superlative most plumpish)

1. (informal) In a blunt and direct fashion.
   • 1829, Melodist, and Mirthful Olio:

     This lass, Nelly Long, she was dressish and dapper,
     And, though our Dick was a good looked lad,
     She snubb'd him, scop'd him, for she was a snapper,
     And told him quite plumpish—she wan't to be had: […]