plump in
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Definition
- Verb (intransitive, phrasal verb):
- To arrive somewhere suddenly and without prior announcement or invitation. This usage emphasizes an unexpected and often abrupt entry or appearance.
Usage
- The phrasal verb "plump in" is used to describe the action of arriving or appearing unexpectedly. It typically implies a lack of formal notice or preparation for the arrival.
- It is often used in informal contexts.
- The verb is followed by an adverbial particle (like "in") and can be used with a prepositional phrase (e.g., "on a Sunday morning") to specify the time or circumstance of the arrival.
Examples
- Verb:
- We were having a quiet dinner when he plumped in without warning.
- She plumped in on us while we were still in our pajamas.
Advanced Usage
- The verb can sometimes imply a certain heaviness or decisiveness in the manner of arrival, consistent with the core meaning of "plump" suggesting something dropping or falling heavily.
- It is less common in modern American English but may be found in British English or literary contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Plump (verb): To drop, fall, or sit down heavily and abruptly.
- He plumped down onto the sofa.
- Plump for (phrasal verb): To choose or decide on something definitively.
- I'll plump for the chocolate cake.
Synonyms
- Burst in: To enter suddenly and forcefully.
- Drop in: To visit informally or unexpectedly.
- Show up: To arrive, especially unexpectedly.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Pop in: To visit briefly and informally.
- Feel free to pop in for a cup of tea anytime.
- Barge in: To enter rudely or abruptly, often interrupting.
- He barged in without knocking.
Related Idioms
- (To arrive) out of the blue: To arrive completely unexpectedly.
- My old friend turned up out of the blue.
Verb
- arrive suddenly and unannounced
- He plumped in on a Sunday morning