stocky

adjective

ˈstä-kē How to pronounce stocky (audio)
stockier; stockiest
Synonyms of stockynext
: compact, sturdy, and relatively thick in build
stockily
ˈstä-kə-lē How to pronounce stocky (audio)
adverb
stockiness
ˈstä-kē-nəs How to pronounce stocky (audio)
noun

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That outfit makes you look stocky. the stocky boxer's strength and speed more than make up for his opponent's longer reach
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Unlike paper wasps, yellow jackets have a shorter, stockier body with a less pronounced narrow waist. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026 His 6-foot, 205-pound stocky frame could give him a physicality edge, and his receiving ability could add an intrigue. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 The stocky species, up to 11 inches long, sometimes out-competes or eats other lizards, including brown anoles. — Rylan Digiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026 But, Mitchell said, the change doesn’t change there, also with a desire to re-sculpt his stocky 6-foot build. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stocky

Word History

First Known Use

1622, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stocky was in 1622

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stocky

adjective
ˈstäk-ē How to pronounce stocky (audio)
stockier; stockiest
: compact, sturdy, and quite thick in build : thickset
stockily
ˈstäk-ə-lē How to pronounce stocky (audio)
adverb
stockiness
-ē-nəs How to pronounce stocky (audio)
noun

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