stockier; stockiest
: compact, sturdy, and relatively thick in build
Examples of stocky in a Sentence
That outfit makes you look stocky.
the stocky boxer's strength and speed more than make up for his opponent's longer reach
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Mashal was tall and stocky, with a gentle, pensive face.
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Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Or book an unforgettable helicopter tour to the remote sands of Nova Scotia’s Sable Island National Park Reserve, known for having the world’s largest breeding colony of gray seals and more than 500 stocky wild horses.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The stocky mammal has short legs, thick fur and large ears, according to Discover Wildlife.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Despite his short and stocky appearance, garnering comparisons to a fire plug, La Guardia was loud and brash.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Or book an unforgettable helicopter tour to the remote sands of Nova Scotia’s Sable Island National Park Reserve, known for having the world’s largest breeding colony of gray seals and more than 500 stocky wild horses.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The stocky mammal has short legs, thick fur and large ears, according to Discover Wildlife.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Despite his short and stocky appearance, garnering comparisons to a fire plug, La Guardia was loud and brash.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stocky
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“Stocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stocky. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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