as in stout
being compact and broad in build and often short in stature
seven stubby little fellows carried the sleeping Snow White back to their home in a cave
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Recent Examples of stubby
Newt, meanwhile, was a 40-pound boxer mix with notably stubby legs.
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Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
Some of the hands were too thick and the fingers were too stubby, and then some were too thin and the fingers were too long.
—EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Butler is a victim of a sinister moral panic, one in which small and jealous spirits tore down the highest targets their stubby little souls could reach.
—Armin Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025
But sadder yet is when a deer or rabbit decides to devour a young plant, leaving behind one stubby, leafless stick in the ground.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
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Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
Some of the hands were too thick and the fingers were too stubby, and then some were too thin and the fingers were too long.
—EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Butler is a victim of a sinister moral panic, one in which small and jealous spirits tore down the highest targets their stubby little souls could reach.
—Armin Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025
But sadder yet is when a deer or rabbit decides to devour a young plant, leaving behind one stubby, leafless stick in the ground.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stubby
Adjective
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To ensure seedlings develop stout and sturdy stems, keep your grow lights on for about 14 to 16 hours per day and position the lights about 2 to 4 inches above the seed trays or seedling leaves.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
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This matchup will come down to how well Philadelphia’s stout defense plays against one of the better offensive units in the league.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This adorable costume looks poised to rule over The Masked Singer stage with a flick of her paw and a wag of her stumpy tail.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Jan. 2026
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With the costume’s feet at knee-level, an elevated stage (and smoke machine) helped give the appearance that Klum was walking around on E.T.’s characteristically stumpy legs.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
1 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Despite his short and stocky appearance, garnering comparisons to a fire plug, La Guardia was loud and brash.—
Mo Rocca,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
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First, despite being short, Rossi is built muscular and stocky.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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By doing this, the fibers also go from flat to fluffy, making the cushions look much more plump.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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In addition to buying in season, look for berries with smooth, plump, and firm skin, which indicate high quality, says Michelle Hall, chef instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Sit with your feet wide apart and elevate them on blocks, stools, or a squatty potty to lift your knees above your hips.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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Early on, many Falcons players and coaches misinterpreted his squatty 6-foot-3-ish, 305-pound frame and notably rounded midsection as a lack of athleticism.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Stubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stubby. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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