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Definition of stumpy

stumpy

/ˈstʌm.pi/
stum · py
Adverb:stumpily
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• adjective

1

Short and thick; squat or stubby in build or shape.

Example

"The Welsh corgi is easily recognized by its stumpy legs and upright ears."

2

Abounding with or covered in tree stumps.

Example

"The farmers worked for months to clear the stumpy pasture for planting."

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• Rhymes for stumpy

• Nearby Words

stump
stump-tailed chameleon
stumper
stumpy
stumpy-tailed lizard
stun
stunner

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the noun 'stump' (of Middle Low German origin, meaning a truncated remnant or tree trunk) combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stumpy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stumpy
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