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

• 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

Today’s trending hoop earrings range from minimal chunky styles to playful designs featuring colorful enamel, charms, pearls, mixed metals, and sculptural elements. —Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025

Shahzad Ismaily, a celebrated experimental-jazz musician, sat next to her with a chunky Moog synthesizer on his lap. —Elena Saavedra Buckley, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2025

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After all that, Sporting should still recognise a chunky profit on selling Gyokeres two years after signing him to a five-year deal. —Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 28 July 2025

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