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
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- chunkier, more chunky
- Superlative
- chunkiest, most chunky
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Etymology
From chunk + the adjective-forming suffix -y.
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Rhymes for chunky
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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.
