CHUBBY Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

chubby

adjective

ˈchə-bē

Definition of chubby

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 Lenny says he and his brother were bullied for being chubby but also for being poor. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 May 2026 At the base of the terraces were sculpture gardens featuring Fernando Botero’s chubby bronze feline El Gato and Ji Yong-Ho’s black Lion, assembled from recycled tires. — Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026 When Frank asked him why a saint would visit a short, chubby guy with glasses who played goalie, Gus said very matter-of-factly that it was well known that ordinary folks and the poor often received such visions. — David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 Jude had a round and chubby face. — Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chubby

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This filter-like foundation also has a blurring effect that’s hydrating and brightening, leaving my skin looking fresh and plump—which is thanks to the niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and peptides infused into it.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 14 July 2026
When the sweet corn is still plump and juicy, mix it with grits for a summery spin on shrimp and grits (grits are corn, after all).

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Definition of plump

Adjective

An 864Wh battery provides an advertised range of up to 80 miles under ideal riding conditions, while 20-by-4-inch fat tires and front and rear suspension help create a more comfortable ride over gravel and uneven roads.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026
The moderate-intensity group lost a small amount of lean mass alongside fat loss.

— Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026

Definition of fat

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The potential path is long and demanding, starting with the visit of Pyunik on Wednesday evening for a first qualifying round clash that will see the winners take on either Northern Ireland’s Glentoran or Latvian side Riga.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
That set the stage for his post-round media availability, where, naturally, he was asked again about the DeChambeau ruling.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

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