plum meaning and definition

PLUM noun

Definition of plum (noun)

1. any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone
   • synonyms: plum tree
2. any of numerous varieties of small to medium-sized round or oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single pit
3. a highly desirable position or assignment
   • "a political plum"

PLUM adverb

Definition of plum (adverb)

1. exactly
   • "fell plumb in the middle of the puddle"
   • synonyms: plumb
2. completely; used as intensifiers
   • "clean forgot the appointment"; "I'm plumb (or plum) tuckered out"
   • synonyms: clean, plumb