plumper

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UK/ˈplʌmpə/US/ˈplʌmpɚ/

noun

One who plumps or swells out something else.

Opposite
Less commonScrabble 13

Meanings

adjective
  1. comparativecomparative form of plump: more plump
nounplumper (plural plumpers)

plural plumpers

  1. One who plumps or swells out something else.
  2. That which plumps or swells out something else.
  3. in pluralA small ball or pad carried in the mouth to fill out the cheeks.

    I'll open my mouth with as much care as Mrs Bridget Button, who wears cork plumpers in each cheek and never hazards more than six words for fear of showing them.

    1780, Hannah Cowley, The Belle's Stratagem, I.4
  4. governmentIn elections, a vote given to one candidate only, when two or more are to be elected, thus giving the candidate an advantage over the others.

    Antonyms: split ticket

  5. A voter who plumps their vote.
  6. InternetAn obese woman, especially in pornography.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounIn elections, a vote given to one candidate only, when two or more are to be elected, thus giving the candidate an advantage over the others.

Opposite

nounA downright, unqualified lie.

Origin

Rhymes & wordplay

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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