
Dumpy
Impolite Description
Use 'dumpy' carefully; it can sound rude if used to describe people.
Avoid calling someone dumpy; it may offend them.
Physical Appearance
'Dumpy' often implies someone is not only short but also stout or rounded.
The dumpy figure huddled in the chair looked uncomfortable.
Negative Connotation
Using 'dumpy' to describe someone usually has a negative tone, implying a lack of elegance.
His dumpy appearance made her rethink the blind date.