plum

• Adverb, das „völlig“ oder „absolut“ bedeutet und oft in informellen Kontexten zur Verstärkung dient, wie in „plum crazy“ (völlig verrückt). Kann auch „genau“ oder „direkt“ bedeuten, wie in „plum in the middle“ (genau in der Mitte).

An adverb meaning 'completely' or 'absolutely,' often used in informal contexts for emphasis, as in 'plum crazy.' It can also mean 'straight' or 'directly,' as in 'plum in the middle.'

1. B2informalamerican

   Used to emphasize that something is precisely or exactly as described.

   Genau

   • The arrow landed plum in the center of the target.
   • He sat down plum in the middle of the sofa.
   • The ball hit him plum on the nose.

   Synonymeexactlyplumbpreciselyrightsquarely

2. CompletelyB2informalamerican

   Used as an intensifier to mean entirely or absolutely.

   Völlig

   • She plum forgot about the appointment.
   • He plum gave up after the first attempt.
   • I was plum exhausted after the long hike.

   Synonymeabsolutelyaltogethercompletelydownrightentirelyfullyplumbquitethoroughlytotallyutterlywholly

   Antonymeincompletelypartiallyslightlysomewhat

• Substantiv, das eine kleine runde essbare Frucht mit glatter Haut und einem harten Kern bezeichnet, oder eine sehr begehrte Position oder Aufgabe.

A noun referring to a small, round, edible fruit with a smooth skin and a single hard stone, or to a highly desirable position or assignment.

1. Fruit treeA2formal

   Any of several trees that produce edible oval fruit with a smooth skin and a single hard stone.

   Pflaumenbaum

   • The plum tree in the garden is full of fruit this year.
   • They planted several plum trees along the fence.
   • The orchard has both plum and apple trees.

   Synonymeplum tree

2. Edible fruitA1formal

   A small to medium-sized round or oval fruit with a smooth skin and a single pit, available in many varieties.

   Pflaume

   • She ate a ripe plum for dessert.
   • These plums are perfect for making jam.
   • He bought a bag of fresh plums at the market.

3. Desirable positionB2informal

   A highly desirable job, role, or assignment that is considered very attractive.

   Lukrativer Posten

   • He landed a plum job at the top law firm.
   • That assignment is a real plum for any journalist.
   • She was offered a plum role in the new project.

   Synonymebonanzacatchgemgodsendprizetreasure

   Antonymebummerchoregriefgrunt