verb / adverb
plump
To move or land with a sudden heavy impact.
He plumps down on the couch after a long shift.
Etymology
An expressive word for a heavy fall or impact. Its relation to plump meaning rounded is uncertain.
More examples
- She plumps her heavy bag onto the floor.
- We plumped down on the grass to rest.
- He loses his balance and lands plump on the floor.
Forms
plump · plumps · plumped · plumping