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View usage for: (tʃʌŋki) Word forms: comparative chunkier, superlative chunkiest1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A chunky person is broad and heavy. The soprano was a chunky girl from California. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A chunky object is large and thick. Her taste in fiction was for chunky historical romances. ...a chunky sweater. ...chunky jewellery. More Synonyms of chunky chunky in British English (ˈtʃʌŋkɪ) adjectiveWord forms: chunkier or chunkiest2. consisting of or containing thick pieces chunky dog food 3. mainly British (of clothes, esp knitwear) made of thick bulky material Derived forms chunkily (ˈchunkily) adverb chunkiness (ˈchunkiness) noun chunky in American English (ˈtʃʌŋki) US adjectiveWord forms: ˈchunkier or ˈchunkiest Derived forms chunkily (ˈchunkily) adverb chunkiness (ˈchunkiness) noun Examples of 'chunky' in a sentencechunky They are big and thick and chunky.Throw on your chunky knit, switch on the kettle and enter TV season in style.The strap is long enough to wear over a coat or a chunky knit, but you carry it close to your body, tucked discreetly under your arm.Wrap up for the season in layers of chiffon and chunky knits.The chunky heel is bang on trend.Try this trick by adding a contrasting polo neck under a chunky knit.There were also heavier fabrics such as tweed and chunky knits.She knew her way around a chunky knit.Pair with a chunky knit now and a white tee come spring for an injection of colour.If you have the skills to make your own chunky knitwear, dust off your needles.This will help to make the muscles long and elegant, rather than short and chunky.Turn down the heat and reduce the sauce to a thick, chunky texture.Slice the pepper into short, chunky strips.We're still backing the height and stability of the chunky heel.Take your chunky heels - it might not rain.Keep it cool by styling with chunky heels, layer up clashing patterns and wear with attitude.The cut of her T-shirt made her arms look chunky and her heavy fringe made her face look hard.To balance them she needs to wear a heel that is chunky and straight, not one that curves in.Slice down the chicken fillets to make 4 thick, chunky pieces.Slice the chicken fillets into 4 short, chunky strips.Stick to thinner fabrics rather than piling on loads of chunky knitwear that will end up looking - and feeling - uncomfortable.I'm not much of a fan of thick chunky knitwear, it just makes you look fat and shapeless. British English: chunky ADJECTIVE A chunky person is broad and heavy. I was a nine-pound baby and a little chunky. - American English: chunky
- Brazilian Portuguese: grande
- Chinese: > 粗壮的人
- European Spanish: grueso
- French: massif
- German: stämmig
- Italian: tozzo
- Japanese: がっしりした
- Korean: 땅딸막한
- European Portuguese: encorpado
- Latin American Spanish: grueso
Definition thick and short The sergeant was a chunky man in his late twenties. Definition containing thick pieces You can't beat these big chunky sweaters for warmth. Additional synonymsDefinition muscular The place was packed with beefy ex-footballers. Synonyms brawny, strong, powerful, athletic, strapping, robust, hefty (informal), muscular, swole (slang), hench (informal), sturdy, stalwart, bulky, burly, stocky, hulking, well-built, herculean, sinewy, thicksetDefinition short and plump I used to be quite dumpy before I lost weight. Synonyms podgy, homely, short, plump, squat, stout, chunky, chubby, tubby, roly-poly, pudgy, squab, fubsy (archaic, dialect) 11 million gallons of heavy crude oil. Synonyms viscous, thick, sticky, gooey (informal), syrupy, glutinous, gummy, gelatinous, icky (informal), gluey, treacly, mucilaginous, hevE, viscid - chum
- chummy
- chunk
- chunky
- church
- churl
- churlish
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