chunky

[ chuhng-kee ]

adjective

, chunk·i·er, chunk·i·est.

1. thick or stout; stocky.
2. in chunks. chunk.
3. 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

Derived Forms

• ˈchunkily, adverb
• ˈchunkiness, noun

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chunky¹

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

Example Sentences

Add the bananas and cook, stirring frequently, until they fall apart and have the appearance of chunky applesauce.

From Washington Post

The medium-aggressive tread—matched with a cushioned EVA midsole—handles the chunky, variable, loose terrain you find on trail as well as cushions against the foot-busting asphalt of city streets.

From Outside Online

I imagine many gamers are in the same boat, but the PS5′s chunky body still raised a lot of eyebrows early on.

From Popular-Science

However, the new results suggest that, at the dawn of the solar system when the currently Empire-State-building-sized Bennu was part of much chunkier object perhaps 60 miles across, water flowed rather plentifully.

From Popular-Science

Keefe saw these main traits— like front-burrowing action and top-heavy musculature—pop up at eight different points in evolutionary history, meaning that even if two chunky frogs look alike, there’s a chance that they had very different ancestors.

From Popular-Science

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• chubby
• stocky
• stout