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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Examples of chunky in a Sentence

The shoes have chunky heels. an athlete with a chunky build
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Pair some dark brown boots with tall black socks and a chunky belt (or two) to accentuate the color contrast. — Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025 The belt loops are chunky and do their job exceptionally well! — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025 Technically, the AirPods Pro 2 are slightly taller than the second-gen QuietComfort Ultra earbuds, but the Bose earbuds have a much wider stem and look a bit chunkier overall. — PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025 Here, Cole & Son’s Zellige Olive border underlines the chunky moldings in this dining room by interior designer Caitlin Kah. — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chunky

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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