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

That’s not to mention Dani Olmo or Dayot Upamecano, who left for Barcelona and Bayern Munich, respectively, for similarly chunky fees across the same period. —Jack Bantock, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025

This knit matching set includes a chunky cardigan with contrast whipstitching and matching straight-leg pants. —Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025

Curate a seamless, put-together outfit by pairing them with your favorite sweat set, or with straight-leg denim and a chunky sweater for a casual dinner on a cold night. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025

Both singers were dressed for the cold weather—Swift in a black Louis Vuitton coat and chunky black leather boots, Haim in a more colorful navy coat with metallic gold pumps. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 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