as in plump
having an excess of body fat
a gathering of blubbery walruses basked on the beach
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Adjective
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During early October’s harvest, when golden Chasselas grapes are at their plump and juicy peak, explore medieval villages and 10th-century stone walls on foot, like on a 6.8-mile hike from St. Saphorin to Lutry, and visit cellars aboard the Lavaux Express train.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
18 July 2025 -
Ripe cherries should be large and plump, while undersized cherries likely need more time to mature.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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As if the fleeting raindrops themselves were fat, lazy flies.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Peabody closed Tuesday at $17.34, and the stock pays a dividend yield of 1.7% — fatter than the S & P 500 yield of 1.18%.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Both of those final round BBQ competitors own BBQ restaurants.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
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Of course, Funko Pops! are instantly recognizable: oversized heads, small bodies, and those signature large, round black eyes.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Blubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blubbery. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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