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chunky
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chunky
(adjective)
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chunky
/
ˈ
tʃʌŋki/
adjective
chunkier
;
chunkiest
chunky
/
ˈ
tʃʌŋki/
adjective
chunkier
;
chunkiest
Learner's definition of CHUNKY
1
:
heavy, thick, and solid
She wore
chunky
earrings.
The shoes have
chunky
heels.
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a
:
somewhat fat
She was a bit
chunky
[=
chubby, overweight
] as a child.
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b
:
having a short and strong body
an athlete with a
chunky
build
a
chunky
[=
stocky
] defensive lineman
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3
:
full of chunks
:
containing many solid pieces
chunky
peanut butter
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