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

And overseas, Swedish footwear brand Eytys that’s known for its chunky shoes filed for bankruptcy at the start of 2025 in a Stockholm District Court. —Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025

If your orchid came from the store potted in sphagnum moss, Kondrat recommends repotting it in a chunky potting mix labeled for orchids as soon as it is done blooming. —Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025

Scarves and light wraps are also great ways to add a bit of dimension (or warmth) to an outfit, without resorting to heavy layers or chunky jewelry. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025

The striking dual-cab body is finished in matte grey paint, wears an all-new LED lighting package, and rides on a set of aluminum beadlock wheels wrapped in chunky all-terrain tires. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 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