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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