dumpy

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They found that the cells in the fruit fly's tracheal system are connected to the extracellular matrix by the proteins Dumpy and Piopio.

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2023

Or La Dumpy, the official stylist for the “Homiegirls” whose specialty is “fierce Aquanet hair with that wet look, and Sharpie eyeliner” and deep red lipstick lined with black.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2022

There’s also a rare-breed farm populated by Scots Dumpy hens and Tamworth pigs.

From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2021

“He’s still Dumpy in my phone, and I’ll never change it,” said Saunders.

From Golf Digest • Oct. 4, 2016

Correct: Dumpy and overweight, our dog needs more exercise, the vet says.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner