Stumpy and Skinny

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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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Skinny is an antonym for stumpy.

Nearby Words: stump, stumped, stumper, stumping

Skinny adjective - Being of less than usual width.

Usage example: the tree swing was supported only by a couple of skinny branches

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Stumpy is an antonym for skinny.

Nearby Words: skinned, skinning

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