Stumpy
adjective
Short and thick in comparison to the length.
He had stumpy fingers that weren't very good at typing.
Often appears as...
- stumpy fingers
- stumpy legs
adjective
Having the physical appearance of a stump or stub.
The tree was cut down, leaving behind a stumpy remainder.
Often appears as...
- stumpy tree
- stumpy stub
adjective
Uneven or rocky, like the surface of a stump.
The stumpy terrain made it hard to traverse.
Often appears as...
- stumpy terrain
- stumpy surface
adjective
Short and thick in comparison to the length.
He had stumpy fingers that weren't very good at typing.
Often appears as...
- stumpy fingers
- stumpy legs
adjective
Having the physical appearance of a stump or stub.
The tree was cut down, leaving behind a stumpy remainder.
Often appears as...
- stumpy tree
- stumpy stub
adjective
Uneven or rocky, like the surface of a stump.
The stumpy terrain made it hard to traverse.
Often appears as...
- stumpy terrain
- stumpy surface
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Body Proportions
Use 'stumpy' to describe parts of the body that seem shorter and thicker than typical.
Despite his stumpy stature, he was an excellent gymnast.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Stumpy' can imply a lack of grace or dexterity, often not a compliment.
Her stumpy hands fumbled with the delicate jewelry.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Impact
The word emphasizes the visual impression of shortness and bulkiness.
The stumpy pillars gave the room a claustrophobic feel.
Pro Tip 1/3Body Proportions
Use 'stumpy' to describe parts of the body that seem shorter and thicker than typical.
Despite his stumpy stature, he was an excellent gymnast.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Stumpy' can imply a lack of grace or dexterity, often not a compliment.
Her stumpy hands fumbled with the delicate jewelry.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Impact
The word emphasizes the visual impression of shortness and bulkiness.
The stumpy pillars gave the room a claustrophobic feel.
Pro Tip 1/3Body Proportions
Use 'stumpy' to describe parts of the body that seem shorter and thicker than typical.
Despite his stumpy stature, he was an excellent gymnast.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Stumpy' can imply a lack of grace or dexterity, often not a compliment.
Her stumpy hands fumbled with the delicate jewelry.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Impact
The word emphasizes the visual impression of shortness and bulkiness.
The stumpy pillars gave the room a claustrophobic feel.
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Meet Six Rescued Rhinos...
poached we got a phone call they were coming in with a helicopter and we saw stone bend a triangle baby run and the backseat of this helicopter of the two pilots in front his body temperature was quite high they said he stopped breathing twice while they were they when stumpy was alone through the night
Video examples
Meet Six Rescued Rhinos...
poached we got a phone call they were coming in with a helicopter and we saw stone bend a triangle baby run and the backseat of this helicopter of the two pilots in front his body temperature was quite high they said he stopped breathing twice while they were they when stumpy was alone through the night
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Quote examples
Sarah Harding
Always wear flat shoes when you are shopping. I rarely wear heels during the day unless I have meetings, as I find them an absolute killer. And I can't pull off calf-length boots - they make my legs look stumpy and fat.
Quote examples
David Hare
English Playwright
If the purpose of the stumpy little NFT theatre under Waterloo Bridge is not to acquaint young audiences with Ozu, with Ophuels, with D. W. Griffith and with Agnes Varda, then what exactly does it exist for?
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Jessica Hart
British Writer
I don't like kitten heels. I just don't think they are an attractive shoe because they always look so stumpy. And I would never wear cowboy boots: a pointy toe and little heel is just not my thing.
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Brandi Rhodes
American Wrestler
I don't have great lashes. They are kind of stumpy and they won't do what I want them to. I don't want to wear falsies everyday, and I don't want to get eyelash extensions.
Quote examples
Sarah Harding
Always wear flat shoes when you are shopping. I rarely wear heels during the day unless I have meetings, as I find them an absolute killer. And I can't pull off calf-length boots - they make my legs look stumpy and fat.
Quote examples
David Hare
English Playwright
If the purpose of the stumpy little NFT theatre under Waterloo Bridge is not to acquaint young audiences with Ozu, with Ophuels, with D. W. Griffith and with Agnes Varda, then what exactly does it exist for?
Quote examples
Jessica Hart
British Writer
I don't like kitten heels. I just don't think they are an attractive shoe because they always look so stumpy. And I would never wear cowboy boots: a pointy toe and little heel is just not my thing.
Quote examples
Brandi Rhodes
American Wrestler
I don't have great lashes. They are kind of stumpy and they won't do what I want them to. I don't want to wear falsies everyday, and I don't want to get eyelash extensions.
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