chunkier; chunkiest
Synonyms of chunkynext
1
a
: heavy, solid, and thick or bulky
a chunky sweater
chunky bracelets
especially : stocky
an athlete with a chunky build
b
2
: filled with chunks
chunky peanut butter
chunkily adverb

Examples of chunky in a Sentence

The shoes have chunky heels. an athlete with a chunky build
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Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of chunky was in 1733

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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chunky. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

chunky

adjective
chunkier; chunkiest
1
2
: full of chunks
chunky peanut butter

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