plump for

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Meaning · English

To choose; to select.

Register: informal

Examples

The entire dessert menu was tempting, but I plumped for the cheesecake.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “plump for” mean?

To choose; to select.

Is “plump for” formal or informal?

plump for is generally informal.