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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Stylists love their oversized fits, perfect for layering with chunky sweaters, which add that instant dose of sophistication to even the simplest outfit. Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025 Think of them as a chunkier version of the sneakerina trend of the summer. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025 Anyone who’s drinking hot pumpkin spice lattes in a chunky sweater may need to rein it in for a little while. Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025 Wear it over a tank top in the spring or chunky sweater in the fall with your favorite jeans. Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 11 Sep. 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 14 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

chunky

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

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