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Humpty Dumpty

Noun:

A character in a popular nursery rhyme who is portrayed as a large egg-like figure.

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Example sentences:

1. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.
2. All the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't put Humpty Dumpty together again.

Adjective:

Used to describe someone or something that is in a precarious or vulnerable position.

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Example sentences:

1. The fragile vase stood on the table like Humpty Dumpty.
2. The company's stock market value looked like Humpty Dumpty, ready to fall at any moment.

Local usage:

In certain regions or communities, "Humpty Dumpty" may be used as a colloquial term or nickname for a person, usually describing someone with a slightly overweight or rounded physique.

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Example sentences:

1. Hey, Humpty Dumpty, want to grab a bite to eat?
2. My friends call me Humpty Dumpty because of my round belly.