as in plump
having an excess of body fat
the chubby baby had slimmed down by the time she was a toddler
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Recent Examples of chubby
With her chubby cheeks and gummy smile, the stylish infant even clutched a mini LV handbag in her tiny hand.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 June 2025
Revlon Airflow Control Dryer: This budget-friendly hair dryer has a uniquely chubby nozzle that caters well to curly hair types.
—Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
The same chubby little baby hare was burrowing in the earth with his paws, trying to dig out some rootlets or a cabbage leaf that had been dropped on the ground last year.
—Robert Chandler, The New York Review of Books, 12 June 2025
The chubby doe applicator covers a plentiful surface area with each swipe, and the vial contains a generous amount of product.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 4 June 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 June 2025
Revlon Airflow Control Dryer: This budget-friendly hair dryer has a uniquely chubby nozzle that caters well to curly hair types.
—Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
The same chubby little baby hare was burrowing in the earth with his paws, trying to dig out some rootlets or a cabbage leaf that had been dropped on the ground last year.
—Robert Chandler, The New York Review of Books, 12 June 2025
The chubby doe applicator covers a plentiful surface area with each swipe, and the vial contains a generous amount of product.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chubby
Adjective
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Put it on before bed to wake up with hydrated, plump, and glowing skin.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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This viral scientific mission even included a plump starfish resembling a beloved cartoon character.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And when eaten in moderation, its fat content can contribute to satiety, helping meals feel more filling.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Step one is to reduce body fat, especially belly fat.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Butterhead Butterhead lettuce has a small head with round leaves.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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Round Dining Tables For apartment dwellers looking to make the most of their space, round tables have a light, airy feel that helps maximize smaller areas.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Chubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chubby. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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