Plump Down (Verb)
Meaning 1
Set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise; "He planked the money on the table"; "He planked himself into the sofa".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She plumped down into the plush armchair, exhausted from the long walk.
- He plumped down the heavy book on the coffee table, startling the sleeping cat.
- The tired child plumped down onto the grass, refusing to walk any further.
- She plumped down her basket full of shopping on the floor, letting out a sigh of relief.
- The pillow plumped down as the bird landed on it, causing the featherbed to shift.
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Meaning 2
Drop heavily.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- She plumped down on the couch, exhausted from the long day.
- The weary traveler plumped down onto the bench at the bus station.
- Tossing her purse aside, she plumped down beside her friend on the park bench.
- He plumped down in the easy chair, letting out a contented sigh.
- She plumped down onto the floor, surrounded by piles of dirty laundry.