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

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The chunky rubber sole also added a little height, which proved helpful since my city adventure took me into a slightly muddy park. —Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

chunky

adjective

ˈchəŋ-kē 

chunkier; chunkiest

1

a

: stocky

b

: plump entry 5

2

: full of chunks

chunky peanut butter