plump up
Third Person
plumps up
Present Participle
plumping up
Past Tense
plumped up
Past Participle
plumped up
1
to make something fuller or fluffier by shaking or adjusting it
- She decided to plump the pillow up before guests arrived.
- Every morning, I plump my bed pillows up to make the bed look neat.
- To ensure comfort, always plump up the seat cushions after cleaning.
- I always plump up the sofa cushions after using them.
- Before the photo shoot, she took a moment to plump up her hair.
2
to gain weight or become fuller in physical appearance
- He has plumped up a bit since we last met; he must be eating well.
- The baby's cheeks have plumped up over the last few weeks.
- He used to be very skinny in high school, but he's plumped up over the years.
- After taking a break from her rigorous fitness routine, she plumped up slightly.
- Many people intentionally plump up for certain roles in movies or plays.