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plump down

B2 informal separable both
In simple words

To drop yourself or something onto a surface heavily and all at once

Literal meaning: To place something plump (rounded and soft) in a downward direction

Meanings

1 B2 informal

To sit down suddenly and heavily

"After the long hike, she plumped down on the first bench she saw and refused to move."

2 B2 informal

To put or drop something down suddenly and heavily in a place

"He plumped his briefcase down on the table and announced he was quitting."

Grammar: separable
Usage notes

Often used with a humorous or affectionate tone. When used intransitively ('she plumped down'), it refers to a person sitting suddenly. When transitive ('she plumped the bag down'), it describes placing something heavy suddenly. Common in British informal English.

Commonly used with

sofa chair cushion bag armchair lap

Forms

Base
plump down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
plumps down
he/she/it
Past simple
plumped down
yesterday
Past participle
plumped down
have + pp
-ing form
plumping down
continuous

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