Dumpoke

/ˈdʌmpoʊk/ noun

Definition

An old or dialectal term (possibly regional British) for a dumpy or squat person; alternatively, a variant or obsolete word whose exact meaning is obscure.

Etymology

Possibly from 'dump' (squat/thick) + an unknown second element, or a regional dialectal word with unclear etymology. The word appears in some historical texts but its origin is uncertain.

Kelly Says

Some English words like 'dumpoke' exist primarily in historical dictionaries and regional dialect collections—they're linguistic fossils that reveal how richly varied English used to be before standardization.

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