adjective
- having the taste, smell, or characteristics of plums
- having an affected upper-class British accent or manner of speaking
- desirable or profitable
Usage: informal; British
Usage: informal; British
Examples
- The wine had a rich, plummy flavor.
- She spoke with a plummy accent that sounded rather pretentious.
- He landed a plummy job at the investment firm.
- The plummy aroma of the jam filled the kitchen.
- Her plummy voice made her sound like she was from the aristocracy.
- That’s a plummy assignment if you can get it.