1. short and thick in build; squat
Usage: often used to describe people or objects
2. shabby, run-down, or unattractive in appearance
Usage: informal

Examples

• The dumpy little cottage sat at the end of the lane.
• She felt self-conscious about her dumpy figure in the dress.
• The dumpy old building needed major renovations.
• He was a dumpy man with kind eyes and a warm smile.
• The dumpy motel room was clean but uninspiring.
• Her dumpy appearance belied her sharp intelligence.