Chubby
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈt͡ʃʌbi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Chubby is an adjective meaning Of a person: slightly overweight, somewhat fat, and hence plump, rounded, and soft.
Meaning
Of a person: slightly overweight, somewhat fat, and hence plump, rounded, and soft.
More Meanings
- Of a body part: containing a moderate amount of fat.
- A chubby, plump person.
- A type of thickly-padded fur jacket.
- (slang) A penile erection, especially when short and with a large circumference; a boner.
Example Sentences
Obviously the chubby child was eating too much.
It’s quite normal for babies to have chubby cheeks.
The chubby is especially taken for granted: "Hey, can you watch my purse while I dance?"
Slowly Skye wrapped her arms around the chubby woman's frame and rested her head on Rita's chest drenched with perspiration.
Word Forms
- chubbier
- chubbiest
- chubbies
Synonyms for chubby
Depending on context, synonyms include chunky, plump, podgy, buxom, zaftig, fat.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include plump, fat, embonpoint, zaftig, buxom, zoftig.
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