plum

• Advérbio informal que significa "completamente" ou "absolutamente", usado para intensificar, como em "plum crazy" (completamente louco). Também pode significar "bem" ou "exatamente", como em "plum in the middle" (bem no meio).

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.

   Exatamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosexactlyplumbpreciselyrightsquarely

2. CompletelyB2informalamerican

   Used as an intensifier to mean entirely or absolutely.

   Completamente

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

   Sinônimosabsolutelyaltogethercompletelydownrightentirelyfullyplumbquitethoroughlytotallyutterlywholly

   Antônimosincompletelypartiallyslightlysomewhat

• Substantivo que designa o pequeno fruto redondo e comestível de casca lisa e um caroço duro, ou, de forma figurada, um cargo ou tarefa muito desejável.

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.

   Ameixeira

   • 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.

   Sinônimosplum 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.

   Ameixa

   • 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.

   Bico de ouro

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbonanzacatchgemgodsendprizetreasure

   Antônimosbummerchoregriefgrunt