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bulk⋅y

  [buhl-kee]
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–adjective, bulk⋅i⋅er, bulk⋅i⋅est.
1. of relatively large and cumbersome bulk or size.
2. (of a fabric or yarn) thick; lofty.
3. (of a garment) made of thick, resilient fabric or yarn: a bulky sweater.
Origin:
1665–75; bulk 1 + -y 1

Related forms:
bulk⋅i⋅ly, adverb
bulk⋅i⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. massive, ponderous, unwieldy, clumsy.
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bulk·y   (bŭl'kē)   
adj.   bulk·i·er, bulk·i·est

  1. Having considerable bulk; massive.

  2. Of large size for its weight: a bulky knit.

  3. Clumsy to manage; unwieldy.

bulk'i·ly adv., bulk'i·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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