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

Supermodel Christy Turlington was sighted in a bold black and red knit gown, and Drew Barrymore channeled the early aughts with her chunky tweed penny coat and a preppy newsboy cap. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2026

Athletic casual — hoodies, leggings and chunky running sneakers — peaked between 2021 to 2024, while the bridge period — track jacket, wide-leg trousers and a low-profile sport shoe — occurred in 2025. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026

To wit, Julia Roberts’s all-black Superga’s are sartorially chic while still feeling fresh courtesy of the chunky white sole. — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 12 Nov. 2026

This chunky chain bracelet is understated but elevates his everyday outfits. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 11 Nov. 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