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stub⋅by

[stuhb-ee]
–adjective, -bi⋅er, -bi⋅est.
1. of the nature of or resembling a stub.
2. short and thick or broad; thick-set or squat: stubby fingers.
3. consisting of or abounding in stubs.
4. bristly, as the hair or beard.

Origin:
1565–75; stub 1 + -y 1


stub⋅bi⋅ly, adverb
stub⋅bi⋅ness, noun
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stub·by   (stŭb'ē)   
adj.   stub·bi·er, stub·bi·est
    1. Having the nature of or suggesting a stub, as in shortness, broadness, or thickness: stubby fingers and toes.

    2. Having a short, stocky build; thickset.

  1. Short and blunt, as from much use: a stubby pencil. See Regional Note at stob.

  2. Covered with or made of stubs.

  3. Short and bristly: a stubby beard.

stub'bi·ly adv., stub'bi·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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stubby


  1. mod. cool; good-looking. : Man, you're stubby. Nice kicks!
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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