adj Uncommon

chunky

CHUHNG-kee

Chunky (adj) means made up of or containing thick chunks or pieces. Example: “She prefers chunky peanut butter over the smooth kind.”

adj

Made up of or containing thick chunks or pieces.

"She prefers chunky peanut butter over the smooth kind."

"The soup was chunky with vegetables."

Having a solid, stocky, or heavyset build.

"He wore a chunky knit sweater to stay warm."

How to Use Chunky

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThick and lumpy, or (of a body or object) solid and stocky rather than sleek.

Common pairings

chunky knit chunky peanut butter chunky jewellery

Word Forms

chunkier comparative, more chunky comparative, chunkiest superlative, most chunky superlative

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Etymology

From chunk + the adjective-forming suffix -y.

Rhymes for chunky

junky funky hunky punky spunky

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “chunky” mean?

The word “chunky” means made up of or containing thick chunks or pieces. In plain terms, thick and lumpy, or (of a body or object) solid and stocky rather than sleek.

How do you pronounce “chunky”?

“Chunky” is pronounced CHUHNG-kee (/ˈt͡ʃʌŋki/ in IPA).

How do you use “chunky” in a sentence?

Here is “chunky” used in a sentence: “She prefers chunky peanut butter over the smooth kind.”

What part of speech is “chunky”?

“Chunky” is an adjective.

Is “chunky” a common word?

“Chunky” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “chunky” have?

“Chunky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made up of or containing thick chunks or pieces.