tubby

[ tuhb-ee ]

adjective

, tub·bi·er, tub·bi·est.

1. short and fat:

   a tubby child.

2. having a dull, thumping sound; lacking resonance.

tubby

/ ˈtʌbɪ /

adjective

1. plump
2. shaped like a tub
3. rare.
   having little resonance

Derived Forms

• ˈtubbiness, noun

Other Words From

• tubbi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of tubby¹

First recorded in 1800–10; tub + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Remember the first Walkman, introduced in 1979, with its tubby buttons and workmanlike profile.

From The Daily Beast

The tubby little sorcerer bowed his thanks and returned the folder to his belt pouch.

From Project Gutenberg

Clouds of sail and tubby steamboats went the crowded tracks of the world's waters, not to succor and help but for gain of money.

From Project Gutenberg

Tubby Blaisdell was splashing about in the pool before the canoe landing like a young grampus.

From Project Gutenberg

There was no time to lose if Dave wished to rescue Tubby before serious injury resulted to the unfortunate fat youth.

From Project Gutenberg

It was something of a feat to bring Tubby Blaisdell alongside the skiff and haul him inboard without overturning the boat.

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