chunky

adjective

ˈchəŋ-kē How to pronounce chunky (audio)
chunkier; chunkiest
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1
a
: heavy, solid, and thick or bulky
a chunky sweater
chunky bracelets
especially : stocky
an athlete with a chunky build
b
: plump, chubby
2
: filled with chunks
chunky peanut butter
chunkily
ˈchəŋ-kə-lē How to pronounce chunky (audio)
adverb

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The shoes have chunky heels. an athlete with a chunky build
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Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of chunky was in 1733

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chunky

adjective
ˈchəŋ-kē How to pronounce chunky (audio)
chunkier; chunkiest
1
a
: stocky
b
: plump entry 5
2
: full of chunks
chunky peanut butter
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