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.