stocky
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adjective \ˈstä-kē\stock·i·erstock·i·est
Definition of STOCKY
: compact, sturdy, and relatively thick in build
— stock·i·ly \ˈstä-kə-lē\ adverb
— stock·i·ness \ˈstä-kē-nəs\ noun
See Examples of STOCKY
- That outfit makes you look stocky.
- <the stocky boxer's strength and speed more than make up for his opponent's longer reach>
First Known Use of STOCKY
1622
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