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

The green is a salsa verde, chunky and bright with capers and parsley, egg whites and breadcrumbs. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Daughter North was spotted, too (ahead of her Kimokawaii coheadlining tour), wearing long aqua blue braids, full makeup and chunky sneakers, holding a peace sign and sparkler. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Shop my picks, including convenient slip-ons, everyday chunky loafers and more comfortable finds. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

These Cushionaire chunky platforms are incredibly comfortable and feel really lightweight. — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 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