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 of chunky

• 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

High ceiling rooms with chunky stone walls are far from medieval; however, there are Coco-Mat mattresses and large balconies with spectacular views over to the Albanian coast opposite. — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Fat Bear Week is a single-elimination tournament, where bear enthusiasts from around the world can vote online for their favorite chunky bear. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026

The first is a chunky ginger and scallion oil, followed by dark soy sauce, and a red sauce sharp with chiles, ginger and vinegar. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Melling fondly points to the Banana Republic ads of the ’90s, like Kate Moss draped in a chunky knit, as an early fashion touchstone for her. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2026

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