Chumpy
/ˈt͡ʃʌmpi/ adj, slang
adj, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Short and fat, particularly in comparison with something of more favourable dimensions.
"The Navigating compass should stand about five feet above the deck, […]. This is a convenient height for the officer of the deck, unless perchance he may be chumpy, in which case he may be permitted to use a step."
- 2 Blockheaded; dim-witted. slang
- 3 Like a chump; annoying. slang
Example
More examples"The Navigating compass should stand about five feet above the deck, […]. This is a convenient height for the officer of the deck, unless perchance he may be chumpy, in which case he may be permitted to use a step."
Etymology
From chump + -y.