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

The thin shoots with dry stems were a departure from the vibrant, chunky spears at the A-Bar farm. —Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024

While promoting her romantic comedy What Happens Later last month, the actress wore an ensemble reminiscent of her iconic ‘90s style in a chic tan maxi skirt, a black vest top and chunky black shoes. —Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 7 May 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