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

• clumpy
• curdy
• lumpy
• nubbly
• nubby

Examples of chunky in a Sentence

The shoes have chunky heels.

an athlete with a chunky build

Recent Examples on the Web

What does a blue-green algal bloom look and smell like? Blue-green algal blooms tend to look like foam, oily paint, or mats and globs of chunky green stuff sitting on the surface of the water, according to the CDC. —Katie Camero, SELF, 17 July 2024

Gotham Not only does this doe tee look exactly like something that could have been purchased at Abercrombie circa 2002, Hadid accessorized the outfit with a slouchy leather tote, chunky silver jewelry, and narrow-rimmed black sunglasses. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 16 July 2024

These undergo less processing and tend to have darker colors, stronger flavors, and chunkier crystals than refined brown sugars as a result. —Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 15 July 2024

Charteris, meanwhile, styled her red dress with chunky bracelets and statement rings, adding a dash of punk attitude to the look. —Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 12 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

chunky

adjective

ˈchəŋ-kē 

chunkier; chunkiest

1

a

: stocky

b

: plump entry 5

2

: full of chunks

chunky peanut butter