chunkier; chunkiest
1
a
: heavy, solid, and thick or bulky
a chunky sweater
chunky bracelets
especially : stocky
an athlete with a chunky build
b
2
: filled with chunks
chunky peanut butter
chunkily adverb

Examples of chunky in a Sentence

The shoes have chunky heels. an athlete with a chunky build
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Pointy heels elongate, block heels offer stability, scrappy sandals bring softness, and chunky loafers add contrast. Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025 Accessories included chokers, body chains and butterfly clips while shoes were often chunky sneakers and Ugg boots. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 Boots took center stage this season — with over-the-knee styles seen in buttery-soft suede infused with golden elements, which soar stylishly to the sky, while there also were chunky platform sandals with a ‘70s edge. Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 This style has a soft and light sole and an extended heel, which gives it a chunkier look than many other running shoes on the market. Abby Kass, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chunky

Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of chunky was in 1733

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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chunky. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

chunky

adjective
chunkier; chunkiest
1
2
: full of chunks
chunky peanut butter

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