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stubby

adjective

ˈstə-bē How to pronounce stubby (audio)
Definition of stubbynext
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 Gravity-1, a distinctively squat and stubby rocket, launched Tuesday night (July 21) from the deck of a ship stationed off the coast of Shanghai. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 22 July 2026 Turned into an elegant hors d’oeuvre with a wedge of Brie and a stubby cornichon. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 July 2026 The player uses a stubby wooden bat shaped like a small frying pan to try to scoop it back, but the geometry defeats her. — Mark Rice-Oxley, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026 This one has stubby legs to make your ceilings appear even taller, along with plenty of space to keep your records pristine and hide the tangle of cords when company’s over. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stubby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stubby
  1. stout
  2. stumpy
  3. stocky
  4. sturdy
  5. plump
  6. squatty
Adjective
  • Denver is a tough place to play, and the Broncos defense is stout.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Despite the offensive struggles, a stout defense kept the Panthers within striking distance, allowing FAU (2-1) to score only 10 points off those three turnovers.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of stout
Adjective
  • 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
  • These members of the squash family produce fruits in all different shapes, sizes, and colors; there are huge ones, tiny ones, stumpy ones, tall ones, and even bumpy ones.
    — Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2022
Definition of stumpy
Adjective
  • Introduced in the 1970s to maintain the open grassy balds, these stocky, sure-footed ponies have become beloved icons.
    — Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The suspect is described as a White man in his 30s about 6 feet tall with a stocky build.
    — Juli McDonald, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of stocky
Adjective
  • Massimo The truck is built on a sturdy steel frame that’s attached to a coilover suspension system on all four sides.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike plastic containers, these sturdy steel swaps won’t stain, warp, or hold onto pesky odors.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of sturdy
Adjective
  • Fresh, plump blueberries in the salad add little bursts of sweetness, and the earthiness of lightly toasted and sliced almonds give balance to the vinegar.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Tokyo — The fruit hanging on the branch looks tantalizingly good – round and plump, with a fragrant, deep orange skin.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of squatty

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“Stubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stubby. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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