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 of chunky

• thick
• lumpy
• nubby
• clumpy
• curdy
• nubbly

Examples of chunky in a Sentence

The shoes have chunky heels.

an athlete with a chunky build

Recent Examples on the Web

This slip-on style has a slim profile and a chunky, low heel that adds height without sacrificing comfort or walkability. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026

Knitwear is a key category, spanning grandpa-chic cardigans with jacquard florals, shrunken styles trimmed with ribbons, chunky crewneck sweaters with mandala embroidery and belted cardigans finished with jewel-like studs. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

North, who’s increasingly stepped out with her dad amid her burgeoning music career, towered over him while wearing an oversized black funnel-neck dress, chunky black leather shoes, and her now-signature electric blue hair. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026

Zvyagintsev is sixty-two years old, with a shadow of a silver beard and chunky black eyeglasses. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

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