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plumper

1

[ pluhm-per ]

noun

  1. an act of falling heavily; a plumping. plump.
  2. Chiefly British. the vote of a person who plumps. plump.


plumper

2

[ pluhm-per ]

noun

  1. something carried in the mouth to fill out hollow cheeks.

plumper

/ ˈplʌmpə /

noun

  1. a pad carried in the mouth by actors to round out the cheeks
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of plumper2

First recorded in 1755–65; plump 1 + -er 1
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Example Sentences

This form of vitamin A helps with collagen production and cellular turnover, resulting in plumper and glowy-looking skin.

Plumper—if the name on his hat-box is to be believed; A. Plumper, too.

I am sure he looks very distinguished, though his name is Plumper.

Flamm seats himself opposite Elaine, and Plumper opposite Adolphus.

I came back from Naples a month ago, and have deceived you by disguising myself as Dr Plumper.

Mr Plumper has made an enormous fortune as a contractor, and now chiefly occupies himself with works of charity and benevolence.

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