PLUMMY

plummy

(adjective) (of a voice) affectedly mellow and rich; “the radio announcer’s plummy voice”

plummy

(adjective) very desirable; “a plummy leading role”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

plummy (comparative plummier, superlative plummiest)

Of, pertaining to, containing, or characteristic of plums

(informal) desirable; profitable; advantageous

(of a voice) rich, mellow and carefully articulated, especially with an upper-class accent

Source: Wiktionary


Plum"my, a. Etym: [From Plum.]

Definition: Of the nature of a plum; desirable; profitable; advantageous. [Colloq.] "For the sake of getting something plummy." G. Eliot.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

16 April 2025

RACY

(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.

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