Where does “plump” come from?
Plump comes from Middle English plumpen, from Middle Dutch plomp, of uncertain ultimate origin.
plump (English): Having a full and rounded shape; chubby, somewhat...
Definitions
- Having a full and rounded shape; chubby, somewhat...
Ancestry of “plump”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle English | plump | — |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | plomp | — |
Words derived from “plump”