stubby

[ stuhb-ee ]
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adjective,stub·bi·er, stub·bi·est.
  1. of the nature of or resembling a stub.

  2. short and thick or broad; thick-set or squat: stubby fingers.

  1. consisting of or abounding in stubs.

  2. bristly, as the hair or beard.

Origin of stubby

1
First recorded in 1565–75; stub1 + -y1

Other words from stubby

  • stub·bi·ly, adverb
  • stub·bi·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for stubby

stubby

/ (ˈstʌbɪ) /


adjective-bier or -biest
  1. short and broad; stumpy or thickset

  2. bristling and stiff

noun
  1. Also called: stubbie Australian slang a small bottle of beer

Derived forms of stubby

  • stubbily, adverb
  • stubbiness, noun

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