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dumpier

dumpier is the comparative form of dumpy.

Meaning of dumpy

Adjective (1)

dumpy (comparative dumpier, superlative dumpiest)

  1. Short and thick; stout or stocky.

Adjective (2)

dumpy (comparative dumpier, superlative dumpiest)

  1. Of or relating to a garbage dump; rubbishy.
    • "I knew it!" Barry screeched. "A dump bike for the dummy. Hey, dumpy boy. Dumper! Ha, haaaaaaaaagh!"1983, John Bibee, The Magic Bicycle, page 17

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Questions about dumpier

What is dumpier the comparative form of?
Dumpier is the comparative form of dumpy.

Words near dumpier in the dictionary

  1. dumper
  2. dumper truck
  3. dumper trucks
  4. dumpers
  5. dumpie
  6. dumpier
  7. dumpies
  8. dumpiest
  9. dumpily
  10. dumpiness
  11. dumping

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