chunkier; chunkiest
1
a
: heavy, solid, and thick or bulky
a chunky sweater
chunky bracelets
especially : stocky
an athlete with a chunky build
b
2
: filled with chunks
chunky peanut butter
chunkily adverb

Examples of chunky in a Sentence

The shoes have chunky heels. an athlete with a chunky build
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Bring on the chunky knits, plaid shackets, earthy hues, and suede for days—autumn is the time that cute can also be cozy. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025 Lima paired the look with a lacy white slip and black kitten heels, along with a black purse and a chunky necklace. Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025 Wilson paired the look with white shoes, a coordinated cowgirl hat and a chunky statement belt at the waist, reminiscent of the Y2K trend but this time with a country core edge. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025 Sheer skirt & chunky knit As the weather changes, find that perfect between-season styling by getting creative with summery favorites. Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chunky

Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of chunky was in 1733

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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chunky. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

chunky

adjective
chunkier; chunkiest
1
2
: full of chunks
chunky peanut butter

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