Definition of chunky
chunkier
;chunkiest
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Examples of chunky in a Sentence
The shoes have chunky heels.
an athlete with a chunky build
Recent Examples of chunky from the Web
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A guacamole trio posed some distinct choices, the chunky regular, a house-favorite of bacon and blue cheese (two thumbs way up for the counterpoints) and a seafood with bits of lobster and roe.
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The Mackinaw bite has shifted to the north shore where fish have been chunky and eager during the morning hours.
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Wonder Woman's influence could be felt throughout the premiere, from Gadot's red sequin gown to the chunky gold bangles decorating many wrists.
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The Cuban solenodon, a nocturnal, football-sized mammal that resembles a chunky shrew, has an abundance of peculiar qualities.
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The enclosure certainly looks chunky, and iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens says that there are significant advantages to Microsoft building the Zune this way.
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First Known Use of chunky
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CHUNKY Defined for English Language Learners
chunky
playDefinition of chunky for English Language Learners
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: heavy, thick, and solid
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: somewhat fat
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: having a short and strong body
CHUNKY Defined for Kids
chunky
playDefinition of chunky for Students
chunkier
;chunkiest
1 : heavy, thick, and solid chunky jewelry
2 : having a short and thick body a chunky wrestler
3 : containing many solid pieces chunky peanut butter
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