tubby
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for tubby, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Short and round in build; plump.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
From tub + -y, describing someone shaped a bit like a barrel. It looks related to "chubby" but the resemblance is coincidental — the two words developed separately.
Full origin of tubby →Frequently asked questions
What does “tubby” mean?
The word “tubby” means short and round in build; plump. In plain terms, a slightly old-fashioned, informal word for someone who is short and plump.
How do you pronounce “tubby”?
“Tubby” is pronounced TUH-bee (/ˈtʌbi/ in IPA).
How do you use “tubby” in a sentence?
Here is “tubby” used in a sentence: “The cartoon showed a tubby cat lounging on a sofa.”
What part of speech is “tubby”?
“Tubby” is an adjective.
