chunky

adjective

ˈchəŋ-kē 

chunkier; chunkiest

1

a

: heavy, solid, and thick or bulky

a chunky sweater

chunky bracelets

especially : stocky

an athlete with a chunky build

b

: plump, chubby

2

: filled with chunks

chunky peanut butter

chunkily

ˈchəŋ-kə-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• clumpy
• curdy
• lumpy
• nubbly
• nubby

Examples of chunky in a Sentence

The shoes have chunky heels.

an athlete with a chunky build

Recent Examples on the Web

But two of Rihanna’s accessories were a perfect match with Rocky’s: a burgundy necktie with thin diagonal stripes and a pair of chunky black Ray-Bans. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025

Available in eight colors and carried up to a size 2XL (or a US size 20, per the size chart), this set would turn heads with a cropped leather jacket and boots or chunky hoops and wedge sandals. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025

Inspired by your classic dad shoes, the chunky silhouette oozes retro appeal—they're definitely something Monica Geller from Friends would rep'—which matches everyone's favorite fashion aesthetic at the moment; the 90s. —Georgia Trodd, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025

One standout piece in the collection is the LV Checker with a chunky sole, a hybrid between a derby and a Mary Jane. —Essence, 21 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for chunky

• funky
• hunky
• junkie
• monkey
• spunky

Kids Definition

chunky

adjective

ˈchəŋ-kē 

chunkier; chunkiest

1

a

: stocky

b

: plump entry 5

2

: full of chunks

chunky peanut butter