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Meaning of "stumpy" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF STUMPY

stumpy  [ˈstʌmpɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STUMPY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Stumpy is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES STUMPY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Stumpy

Stumpy is the official mascot for the 2011 Cricket World Cup. He was unveiled at a function in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Friday, 2 April 2010. He is a ten year old elephant who is very young, enthusiastic and is determined. Cricket-followers based all over the world were able to participate in a contest to name the mascot. The official name of the mascot was released on Monday, 2 August 2010 after an online competition conducted by the International Cricket Council in the last week of July, 2010. Tournament director Ratnakar Shetty during a press release said,"The idea of our mascot is to crystallise the feelings and action of the sport and the fans in a graphic form that reflects the visceral tone and emotion that Cricket creates in its followers, especially in an event like the CWC." "It also emphasises the enthusiasm of youth both in general and for Cricket itself, especially on the sub-continent with its massive and dedicated following.

Definition of stumpy in the English dictionary

The definition of stumpy in the dictionary is short and thickset like a stump; stubby. Other definition of stumpy is abounding in or full of stumps.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH STUMPY


bumpy
ˈbʌmpɪ
bungee-jump
ˈbʌndʒɪdʒʌmpɪ
clumpy
ˈklʌmpɪ
crumpy
ˈkrʌmpɪ
dumpy
ˈdʌmpɪ
frumpy
ˈfrʌmpɪ
glumpy
ˈɡlʌmpɪ
grumpy
ˈɡrʌmpɪ
humpy
ˈhʌmpɪ
jumpy
ˈdʒʌmpɪ
lumpy
ˈlʌmpɪ
plumpy
ˈplʌmpɪ
rumpy
ˈrʌmpɪ
rumpy-pumpy
ˈrʌmpɪˈpʌmpɪ
scrumpy
ˈskrʌmpɪ
slumpy
ˈslʌmpɪ
tumpy
ˈtʌmpɪ
umpie
ˈʌmpɪ
umpy
ˈʌmpɪ
yumpie
ˈjʌmpɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STUMPY

stumbly
stumer
stumm
stummed
stummel
stumming
stump
stump farm
stump ranch
stump speech
stump up
stump-jump plough
stumpage
stumper
stumpier
stumpiest
stumpily
stumpiness
stumpwork
stun

WORDS THAT END LIKE STUMPY

campy
champy
crampy
crimpy
dampy
gimpy
hempy
kempy
schlumpy
scrimpy
shlumpy
shrimpy
skimpy
swampy
trampy
vampy
wimpy
yampy

Synonyms and antonyms of stumpy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «STUMPY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «stumpy» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of stumpy
chunky · dumpy · fubsy · heavy · short · squat · stocky · stubby · thick · thickset

Translation of «stumpy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STUMPY

Find out the translation of stumpy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of stumpy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «stumpy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

粗短
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

stumpy
570 millions of speakers

English

stumpy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

छोटा और मोटा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قصير ممتلئ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

коренастые
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Stumpy
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খাট ও মোট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

courtaud
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Stumpy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

stumpfartig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

太くて短い
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

똥똥
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Stumpy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

to mà lùn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கட்டை குட்டையான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दमटपणात्मक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bodur
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tozzo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

stumpy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кремезні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Stumpy
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κοντόχοντρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

stomp
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

stumpy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Stumpy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of stumpy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STUMPY»

The term «stumpy» is regularly used and occupies the 70.021 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STUMPY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about stumpy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STUMPY»

Discover the use of stumpy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to stumpy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Binger and Stumpy the B.D. Dawg Series - Book Two
Of all I've been given today I think that this is the one that I'm most glad to see,” said Jimmy as he clasped Stumpy on the shoulder in thanks. Stumpy packed yet another pipe of Gaws at this point so as to bond this gift that would allow his ...
Wes Anthony, 2010
2
Why Koala Has a Stumpy Tail
When Tree Kangaroo and Koala try to survive a very dry season by digging a well, Tree Kangaroo ends up doing all of the work and Koala ends up with a stumpy tail, in a folk tale from Australia. Original.
‎2007
3
Stumpy Stickle's Bush Christmas: Stumpy Stickles and the ...
Tears dropped from Stumpy's eyes. He thought of his beautiful mother. She had told him that Christmas was special time- a time for Love. Stumpy had always wondered what Love looked like. His heart was burning hot. His heart was singing, ...
Rose Marget, 2014
4
Stumpy's Secret
Mandy Hager. The tobacco tin in my pocket tapped against my leg as I climbed the stairs to Stumpy's ward. But when I poked my head into his room, I almost cried. All the machines were gone, and he lay there absolutely still. I'd arrived too late ...
Mandy Hager, 2000
5
Paws for Thought: Stumpy Malone Tells All
Paws for Thought is a humorous book that will appeal to cat lovers everywhere – especially to fans of Heather’s first book, Evie’s Diary, which was featured in Your Cat and Cat World, amongst other publications, and received well by ...
Heather Cook, 2013
6
Vaudeville old & new: an encyclopedia of variety ...
Stump & Stumpy woman began removing a garment before she was fully offstage . The custom had been to make several exits and reappearances onstage, each time divested of another article or layer of clothing. Somehow it seems unlikely ...
Frank Cullen, Florence Hackman, Donald McNeilly, 2004
7
Gooseberry Park
When a storm separates Stumpy the squirrel from her newborn babies, her animal friends come to the rescue.
Cynthia Rylant, 1995
8
John Wayne: Actor, Artist, Hero
He tosses the garment out the window, to be picked up by a passing Stumpy. Feathers and Stumpy have much in common: both talk a lot (they go on and on, overwhelming the taciturn Chance); both love Chance; but neither ever meets the  ...
Richard D. McGhee, 1999
9
Boys' Life
Bunk Carson's Christmas War By WILLIAM MERRIAM ROUSE Illustrated by F. TtlGKEY Author of "Strawberries and Scoots," "Fatty Masters Tries to Think," Etc. rest of us did about Stumpy. Of course, if they. WE figgered to do something big on ...
10
Tap Dancing America: A Cultural History
Eddie “Stumpy” Hartman and James “Stump” Cross ofthe tap comedy team of Stump and Stumpy. (Frank Driggs Collection) Speed Kings 2 played the Apollo Theater and also Small's Paradise, with Earl Bostic's band. When the Miller Brothers ...
Constance Valis Hill, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STUMPY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term stumpy is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Kris Mukai on self-publishing, stumpy characters, and representation …
Comics is experiencing another golden age. What's exciting about this one is that it's distinctly contemporary in scope: Artists are producing a wide range of work ... «A.V. Club DC, Jul 15»
2
Driver dies after car plows into Stumpy Lake
Virginia Beach, Va. – A woman who said she was the wife of a man who crashed into Stumpy Lake returned to the scene on Wednesday afternoon and hugged ... «wtkr.com, Jul 15»
3
Car goes into water at Stumpy Lake Golf Course in Virginia Beach
Firefighters had to free someone from a car that went into the water at Stumpy Lake Golf Course in Virginia Beach on July 21, 2015. The victim was taken to a ... «The Virginian-Pilot, Jul 15»
4
Stumpy Point seeking solution to recurring flooding problem
STUMPY POINT, N.C. (AP) - The dark canals on the roadside look like alligator heaven. The dense woods crowding the right-of-way appear to be a prime ... «Washington Times, Feb 15»
5
Fifth graders 3D print a prosthetic leg for Stumpy the turtle
When Stumpy was brought to Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah, California back in September, her badly injured and infected leg prompted ... «Gizmag, Jan 15»
6
Stumpy, The 3-Legged Turtle, Gets a 3D Printed Prosthetic Leg …
This time a 12-year-old box turtle named Stumpy is the center of attention. Stumpy, who arrived at the Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah, Georgia back ... «3DPrint.com, Dec 14»
7
Quick Bite: Stumpy's Burgers, Fries and Dogs in San Jose
That's now possible in the heart of Silicon Valley, the land of housing tracts and strip malls, thanks to the opening of Stumpy's on Lincoln Avenue in San Jose's ... «San Jose Mercury News, Nov 14»
8
Stumpy the lemur is eyeing up a bright future after surgeons save his …
A MUCH-LOVED resident of a Cornish wildlife park is bouncing back to health after undergoing a cataract operation to save his sight. Stumpy the ring-tailed ... «Plymouth Herald, Apr 14»
9
Hometown fans, family welcome legendary musician 'Stumpy' Brown …
DAVID MCKEOWN/TIMES-SHAMROCK PHOTO Clyde "Stumpy" Brown, right, brother of Les Brown, and Schuylkill County Commissioner George F. Halcovage ... «Citizen Standard, Apr 14»
10
'Stumpy' to be guest of honor at annual Les Brown weekend
The eighth annual Les Brown Big Band Weekend will be held Friday through Sunday in Tower City. Stumpy, now 88, will make his first appearance at the festival ... «News Item, Apr 14»

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