chonky
Americanadjective
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large, fat, or plump, in a cute or adorable way (usually applied to animals).
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overly heavy or bulky.
Example Sentences
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Affectionately dubbed a "fatty", an "absolute unit", and a "linebacker", the chonky chick has shot to viral superstardom and attracted a legion of obsessed fans, including popstar Katy Perry.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2024
After five to 10 years—or, for one Methuselah, 22 years—the eels undergo a final metamorphosis into chonky silver eels and make one last journey to their original birthing grounds near the Mariana Islands to spawn.
From National Geographic • Feb. 9, 2024
Acura revealed a chonky new electric vehicle concept this week, apparently taking some inspiration from the shape of luxury Italian power boats.
From The Verge • Aug. 19, 2022
The TS4 comes with a massive brick of a 230W power supply that you have to find room for and makes it about as portable as a chonky gaming laptop.
From The Verge • Mar. 2, 2022
Fig seemed to sense my exasperation and planted his chonky body between me and my nemesis.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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