stubby

adjective

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stub·by | \ ˈstə-bē

stubbier; stubbiest

Definition of stubby

1 : abounding with stubs

2a : resembling a stub : being short and thick stubby fingers

b : being short and thickset : squat

c : being short, broad, or blunt (as from use or wear) an old stubby pencil

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Examples of stubby in a Sentence

hands with thick stubby fingers My dog has a short stubby tail.

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