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As far as the UK is concerned, 'I could not eat another thing, I am plum full."
This is in reference to the concept of "plumb", i.e. absolutely vertical. Any deviation from plumb is not absolutely vertical.
In this respect, if one is "plumb full" it would imply that that the person is "completely full", with no deviation from the absolute term "full". When you consider a container of fixed volume, it is either full or it is not full so by analogy, "plumb full" would imply that the container (generally the stomach) is full, with no room for any more.
Realistically, the term cannot be completely true since the stomach is somewhat elastic so saying you (or something) is "plumb full" is really just a way to emphasize the fullness.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoSaying plumb full is to over-emphasise that it is totally full. It is the same as saying something is 110% when 100% is the proper answer.
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What does plumbed mean?
In a vertical or perpendicular line. e.g. "The wall is plumb."This is the most common meaning and alludes to the method of establishing vertical by using a plumb bob - a weight suspended from a long line which hangs straight down - with the resulting line between the top of the line and the plumb bob being a reference for the edge of something that is supposed to be perfectly vertical. If it is further away from the line at the top or bottom of the line than it is at the other end, it is not quite "plumb".There are, of course, several more informal uses for the term:(Informal definition) Directly; squarely: e.g. "It fell plumb in the middle."(sometimes also spelled as "plum" with the informal definition...) Utterly; completely: e.g "I'm plumb worn out."informal chiefly US (intensifier): e.g. "That's just plumb stupid."
Who invented the plumb?
no one
The term plumb refers to which position?
Vertical
What is a plumb line hook in an engineer's transit?
A place to hang the line.
What does true in construction mean?
True means to build something perfect in every possible way plumb level and square and when sighting a constructed object it must appear straight and flat and square
How do you spell plumb in it is plum full?
you spell it plumb
What is the meaning of the phrase 'plumb full?
Completely full.
What is the meaning of the phrase 'plumb full'?
Completely full.
What is the origin of the phrase plumb forgot?
"Plumb" refers to a "plumb-bob," a device used to make sure that a building is built straight up-and-down (not leaning). "Plumb straight" means "completely straight." In that way "plumb forgot" came to mean "completely forgot."
How do you plumb hydro log splitter?
what do you mean Plumb it ? sit it upright ? I didn't understand it please tell clearly.
Plumb in construction mean?
Straight up or down
What does p14k mean?
"Plumb" or true 14K gold
What does plumb flustered mean?
That is a very old expression used in rural areas, with "plumb" meaning "very" and "flustered" meaning "frustrated."
What does 14ktp mean?
14ktp means "plumb" which is exactly what the karat is.
What does the word plumb mean in the story the hickory toothpick?
it is a stovewood
Is a wongi a fruit or vegetable?
You mean Wongai, it is a plumb and therefore a fruit
What is the origin of the phrase 'plumb full?
As an informal word meaning "utterly" plumb may derive from its formal meaning of "exactly vertical." But the variant spelling "plum" suggests that its origin may lie elsewhere.
