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chumpiest

UK/ˈt͡ʃʌmpiɪst/

chumpiest is the superlative form of chumpy.

Meaning of chumpy

Adjective

chumpy (comparative chumpier, superlative chumpiest)

  1. Short and fat, particularly in comparison with something of more favourable dimensions.
    • 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.1903, William James Smith, Practical Compass Adjustment
    Synonyms:
    dumpy, dubby
  2. (slang) Blockheaded; dim-witted.
  3. (slang, mildly insulting) Like a chump; annoying.

Questions about chumpiest

What is chumpiest the superlative form of?
Chumpiest is the superlative form of chumpy.
How do you pronounce chumpiest?
Chumpiest is pronounced /ˈt͡ʃʌmpiɪst/ (UK).

Words near chumpiest in the dictionary

  1. chumped off
  2. chumpette
  3. chumpettes
  4. Chumphon
  5. chumpier
  6. chumpiest
  7. chumping
  8. chumping off
  9. chumpion
  10. chumpions
  11. chumpish

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