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

Pair them with a chunky sweater and sneakers, or a classic button-down shirt and heeled booties this season. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026

Half of the models will walk with the mylar liner, and half will have a chunky glitter wing. — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

The move was particularly appealing in the one-shoulder or column evening dresses, which Enriquez embellished with maxi bows and accessorized with chunky jewelry. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

This chunky blanket brings maximum coziness without too much difficulty (or any knitting needles). — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 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