chub

[ chuhb ]

noun

, plural (especially collectively) chub, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) chubs.

1. a common freshwater fish, Leuciscus cephalus, of European waters, having a thick, fusiform body.
2. any of various related fishes.
3. any of several unrelated American fishes, especially the tautog and whitefishes of the genus Coregonus, of the Great Lakes.

chub

/ tʃʌb /

noun

1. a common European freshwater cyprinid game fish, Leuciscus (or Squalius ) cephalus, having a cylindrical dark greenish body
2. any of various North American fishes, esp certain whitefishes and minnows

Word History and Origins

Origin of chub¹

1400–50; late Middle English chubbe, of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of chub¹

C15: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Oprah concludes that her latest chub-battle has led her to adjust her weight objective.

From The Daily Beast

He stopped suddenly, however, and pulled out of the machine to look down at Chub.

From Project Gutenberg

While Chub held his breath, old Welcome made a few more up and down movements and then leaped from the platform.

From Project Gutenberg

"The other one's making a getaway, Mr. McKibben," sang out Chub excitedly.

From Project Gutenberg

Matt was glad of something that would take his mind off Rags for a time, and he followed Chub toward the barn.

From Project Gutenberg

The Chub is a very timorous fish, utterly worthless as food except during the winter months.

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