plumper

A performer uses a plumper to change the shape of their cheeks.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A pad used to fill out the cheeks: "plumper" refers to a small pad or device inserted into the mouth to make the cheeks appear fuller, often used by actors or for cosmetic purposes.
   • A person who votes for only one candidate when multiple votes are allowed: In electoral contexts, a "plumper" is a voter who uses all their votes for a single candidate, rather than distributing them among several.
   • A blatant lie or falsehood: In slang, "plumper" can mean a bold, outright lie or an exaggerated false statement.

Usage Examples

• Noun (cheek pad):
  • The actor used a plumper to enhance his facial features for the role. (A pad inserted in the mouth to make cheeks look fuller.)
• Noun (voter):
  • In the election, he was a plumper, giving both his votes to the same candidate. (A voter who concentrates all votes on one person.)
• Noun (lie):
  • She told a plumper about her age, claiming she was ten years younger. (A blatant falsehood.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be a plumper": to act as a voter who casts all votes for one candidate.
  • The party encouraged supporters to be plumpers in the local election. (To vote exclusively for one candidate.)
• "to tell a plumper": to state a bold lie.
  • He told a plumper when he said he had never seen the movie. (He stated an obvious falsehood.)

Variants and Related Words

• Plump (adj): having a full, rounded shape; slightly fat.
  • The baby's cheeks are plump and rosy. (Full and rounded.)
• Plumpness (n): the quality of being full or rounded.
  • The plumper added to the actor's facial plumpness. (The state of being full.)

Synonyms

• Cheek pad: a cushion or filler for the cheeks.
• Straight-ticket voter: a person who votes for all candidates of one party (similar concept, but not identical).
• Whopper: a big lie (slang for a falsehood).

Phrasal Verbs

• Plump for: to decide in favour of; to support strongly.
  • The committee plumped for the cheaper option. (They chose decisively.)
• Plump up: to make something fuller or softer by shaking or patting.
  • She plumped up the pillows before guests arrived. (She fluffed them to make them fuller.)

Related Idioms

• Plump in the middle: exactly in the centre.
  • The target was hit plump in the middle. (Directly in the centre.)
• Plump down: to sit or drop heavily.
  • He plumped down on the sofa after a long day. (He sat down heavily.)