adj
chunky
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adj
1
Made up of or containing thick chunks or pieces.
"She prefers chunky peanut butter over the smooth kind."
"The soup was chunky with vegetables."
2
Having a solid, stocky, or heavyset build.
"He wore a chunky knit sweater to stay warm."
How to Use Chunky
Learner’s notesIn 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.