plumpish

adj, adv — 2 senses

adj

Etymology From plump + -ish.

Somewhat plump.

adv

Etymology From plump + -ish.

Informal In a blunt and direct fashion.

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: […]1829, Melodist, and Mirthful Olio:

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