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Flump

The dull sound so produced.

📖 Definitions of "Flump"

noun
  1. 1

    The dull sound so produced.

  2. 2

    A type of large marshmallow.

  3. 3

    (by extension) A fat out-of-shape person.

verb
  1. 1

    To move or fall heavily, or with a dull sound.

  2. 2

    To drop something heavily or with a dull sound.

🔄 Synonyms of "Flump"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
plumpverbHaving a full and rounded shape; chubby, somewhat overweight.
plopnounTo make the sound of an object dropping into a body of liquid.
plunknounA brief, dull sound, such as the sound of a string of a stringed instrument being plucked, or the thud of something landing on a surface.
planknounA long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick.
plonknoun(uncountable, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, informal) Cheap or inferior everyday wine.
plunk downverbset (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise
plump downverb(intransitive) To sit down heavily in a seat.
flump downverb(intransitive) To lie or fall down in a tired manner

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WordDefinition
plunknounA brief, dull sound, such as the sound of a string of a stringed instrument being plucked, or the thud of something landing on a surface.
plump downverb(intransitive) To sit down heavily in a seat.
plonknoun(uncountable, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, informal) Cheap or inferior everyday wine.
plopnoun(countable) A sound or action like liquid hitting a hard surface, or an object falling into a body of water.
plumpnounHaving a full and rounded shape; chubby, somewhat overweight.
planknounA long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick.
flump downverb(intransitive) To lie or fall down in a tired manner
plunk downverbset (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise
flopnounA complete failure, especially in the entertainment industry.
plop downverb(ambitransitive) To sit or lie down heavily and inelegantly.
fluffnounAnything light, soft or fuzzy, especially fur, hair, feathers.
schlumpnoun(slang, originally US) Someone who is lazy, slovenly, or dull-looking.
slumpnounA heavy or helpless collapse; a slouching or drooping posture; a period of poor activity or performance, especially an extended period.
slump downverb(intransitive) To lie or fall down in a tired or lazy manner
slipslopnounPoor writing; text that is imprecise, weak, or overly informal.
flobnoun(UK, slang) Spittle or phlegm, especially a piece of spittle or phlegm that has been spat out.
lumbernoun(Canada, US) Wood sawn into planks or otherwise prepared for sale or use, especially as a building material.
clumpnounA cluster or lump; an unshaped piece or mass.
sloshnoun(countable) A quantity of a liquid; more than a splash.
wallopnounA heavy blow, punch.

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