adjective

stubby

STUH-bee

Stubby (adjective) means Short and thick. Example: “The toddler reached out with stubby little fingers.”

adjective

Short and thick.

"The toddler reached out with stubby little fingers."

How to use stubby

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishShort, thick, and blunt in shape.

Common pairings

stubby fingers stubby legs

stubbier comparative, stubbies plural, stubbiest superlative

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The toddler reached out with _____ little fingers.

From stub + the adjective-forming suffix -y.

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What does “stubby” mean?

The word “stubby” means short and thick. In plain terms, short, thick, and blunt in shape.

How do you pronounce “stubby”?

“Stubby” is pronounced STUH-bee (/ˈstʌbi/ in IPA).

How do you use “stubby” in a sentence?

Here is “stubby” used in a sentence: “The toddler reached out with stubby little fingers.”

What part of speech is “stubby”?

“Stubby” is an adjective.