adj
stumpy
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adj
1
Short and thick, as if cut off; stubby.
"The dog had short, stumpy legs."
"A stumpy candle sat on the windowsill."
How to Use Stumpy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort, stubby, and thick-looking — like a stump.
Common pairings
stumpy legs
stumpy fingers
stumpy tail
Word Forms
stumpier comparative, stumpies plural, stumpiest superlative
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The dog had short, _____ legs.