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chunky

[ chuhng-kee ]

adjective

, chunk·i·er, chunk·i·est.
  1. thick or stout; stocky.
  2. full of chunks; chunk; coarse:

    chunky peanut butter; The soup was so chunky it was almost a stew.



chunky

/ ˈtʃʌŋkɪ /

adjective

  1. thick and short
  2. consisting of or containing thick pieces

    chunky dog food

  3. (of clothes, esp knitwear) made of thick bulky material


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Derived Forms

  • ˈchunkily, adverb
  • ˈchunkiness, noun

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Other Words From

  • chunki·ly adverb
  • chunki·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of chunky1

An Americanism dating back to 1745–55; chunk 1 + -y 1

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Example Sentences

A limited number of medical patients will be able to purchase “Chunky Diesel” or “Alien Dawg” for just $100.

In the morning I stumbled down the staircase and choked down a chunky breakfast smoothie.

Accessories were not as strong as usual, with chunky black high-heeled sandals with wooden soles clomping down the runway.

The traditional chunky wools and checks, however, lent a British feel.

And what could be more real than the clunky, chunky Enterprise?

He was small and chunky in build, and nervous in his mind, and had red fuzzy hair that stuck up around his head like an aureole.

Chunky shivered, and said he didn't wonder people said there were spooks there.

"I'm glad Chunky is not out on this trick," thought the boy aloud.

"Chunky's appetite is a wonderful thing, Mr. Stallings," said Tad.

Just then Chunky met with one of those unfortunate accidents that were always occurring to him.

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