Vocabulary Entry

stumpy

|adjective • noun

adjective

Short and thick; having a short and bulky appearance.

Example Sentences

"The stumpy tree looked out of place among the tall pines."

"Her stumpy fingers made it difficult to play the piano."

"He wore stumpy boots that were perfect for hiking."

noun

Example Sentences

"The gardener used the stumpy pieces of wood to create a rustic table."

"There was a stumpy log in the middle of the path."

"After the storm, many stumps were left behind, creating stumpy reminders of the fallen trees."