Lean and Stumpy

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Lean adjective - Having a noticeably small amount of body fat.

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Stumpy is an antonym for lean.

Nearby Words: leaning, leaned, leanness, leant

Stumpy adjective - Being compact and broad in build and often short in stature.

Usage example: stumpy penguins become agile swimmers the moment they hit the water

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Lean is an antonym for stumpy.

Nearby Words: stump, stumped, stumper, stumping

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