LUMPEN


Meaning of LUMPEN in English

1.

A ~ object is large, heavy, and lumpy. (mainly BRIT LITERARY)

She was kneading a ~ mass of dough...

Lumpen shapes began to appear out of the shadows.

ADJ: usu ADJ n

2.

If you describe people as ~, you think they are dull and clumsy. (mainly BRIT LITERARY)

The people seemed ~ and boring.

ADJ: usu ADJ n disapproval

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