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
This cookie is a riff on the extra-large New York classic shrunk down to the size of a chubby chocolate chip cookie, featuring refreshing peppermint extract (when in doubt, be stingy) and a sprinkle of festive crushed candy canes.
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Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
But my girl arrived perfectly al dente, all chubby cheeks and cupid lips, her nose pointing ever so lightly north.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
Briana was kicking up her feet and watching Jayden mug for the camera, chubby cheeks raised high in a smile.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Walls and floors are white, while flashes of color and texture appear in the form of chubby bouclé sofas and chairs or swirling rugs covered in Burberry’s signature shade of deep blue.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
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Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
But my girl arrived perfectly al dente, all chubby cheeks and cupid lips, her nose pointing ever so lightly north.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
Briana was kicking up her feet and watching Jayden mug for the camera, chubby cheeks raised high in a smile.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Walls and floors are white, while flashes of color and texture appear in the form of chubby bouclé sofas and chairs or swirling rugs covered in Burberry’s signature shade of deep blue.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chubby
Adjective
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If the stem is still green after the bloom, check it for any unused nodes (green and plump bumps) on the flower spikes.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
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The dining scene, rooted in the cold waters surrounding the island — think colossal king crabs and plump scallops — has expanded as well.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As for tools, Byatt employs a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, some plastic wrap to control splashing once the buttermilk separates from the fat solids, and a bowl of ice water to help rinse out the last remaining buttermilk.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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But eat too much and that excess protein gets converted into and stored as fat.—
Tania Fabo,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This fungal disease becomes apparent in spring when round patches of grass turn white or pink.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Guests receive complimentary round-trip limousine service, 24-hour butler support, personalized concierge assistance, and priority seating at the adjacent Nobu Restaurant.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Chubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chubby. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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