chesty

[ ches-tee ]

adjective

, chest·i·er, chest·i·est.

1. having a well-developed chest or bosom.
2. proud; conceited.

chesty

/ ˈtʃɛstɪ /

adjective

1. suffering from or symptomatic of chest disease

   a chesty cough

2. having a large well-developed chest or bosom

Derived Forms

• ˈchestiness, noun

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chesty¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; chest + -y ¹

Example Sentences

A lot of Virginians will recognize his last name from Chesty Puller, who was the most decorated Marine in U.S. history.

From The Daily Beast

His manner was, I thought, in my youthful chesty way, slightly aloof.

From The Daily Beast

Thirdly, once they have established a reputation for themselves they become so chesty that they stop short of nothing.

From Project Gutenberg

I have noticed that you are inclined to be a little chesty and starchy around the office.

From Project Gutenberg

He felt pretty chesty to think that he had rescued a maiden, only he didn't know what to do with her, now that he had saved her.

From Project Gutenberg

I've struck a new scheme, and I need a good chesty talker like you to push it through for me.

From Project Gutenberg

"An' he's purty chesty," said Jake, following up Foley's cue with a grin.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bold
• cocky
• confident
• courageous
• daring
• gutsy
• heroic
• intrepid
• smart
• spunky