Definitions

1. adjective

having a short, thick, and usually knotty or deformed end or branch, especially on a tree or shrub

“The stumpy branches of the oak tree made it difficult to prune.”

2. noun

a short, thick, and usually knotty or deformed end or branch, especially on a tree or shrub

“The gardener carefully trimmed the stumpy growths from the bush.”

3. noun

a person or thing that is short and thick, especially in a way that is considered unattractive or awkward

“The comedian made fun of his stumpy legs during the stand-up routine.”