as in stout
being compact and broad in build and often short in stature
seven stubby little fellows carried the sleeping Snow White back to their home in a cave
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Recent Examples of stubby
Gearing is selected via the stubby indicator, with the starter button part of the mechanism.
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James Raia, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
Newt, meanwhile, was a 40-pound boxer mix with notably stubby legs.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
Some of the hands were too thick and the fingers were too stubby, and then some were too thin and the fingers were too long.
—EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Leave your bike outside and meander through the sloping hills covered in stubby graves, statues of veiled angels, and grand mausoleums.
—Francesca Carington, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2024
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James Raia, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
Newt, meanwhile, was a 40-pound boxer mix with notably stubby legs.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
Some of the hands were too thick and the fingers were too stubby, and then some were too thin and the fingers were too long.
—EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Leave your bike outside and meander through the sloping hills covered in stubby graves, statues of veiled angels, and grand mausoleums.
—Francesca Carington, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2024
See All Example Sentences for stubby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stubby
Adjective
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His responsibilities — stout defense, ball security — in Cronin’s offense became clearer.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The owner, Yuriy Sternat, a stout man with a bushy gray beard, stood behind the bar.—
Michael Holtz,
New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This adorable costume looks poised to rule over The Masked Singer stage with a flick of her paw and a wag of her stumpy tail.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Jan. 2026
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With the costume’s feet at knee-level, an elevated stage (and smoke machine) helped give the appearance that Klum was walking around on E.T.’s characteristically stumpy legs.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
1 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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While the Heat over the years have succeeded with smaller guards, the majority of success stories with those of diminutive stature are those with stockier builds, such as Tim Hardaway, Goran Dragic, Kyle Lowry or even current bulldog Davion Mitchell.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Sturdy Seat The Chisel Lounge Chair by HAY is a delightfully stocky option.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Organizers brushed off those rumors, heralding the beds as sturdy and eco-friendly.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The rooms Supremely comfy, with no gimmicky surprises — just proper, old-school amenities, the plumpest beds and (16 types of) pillows, and gleaming bathrooms decked in mottled marble.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Start with plump rhizomes, sprout them in warmth and humidity, then plant in well-draining soil.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Sit with your feet wide apart and elevate them on blocks, stools, or a squatty potty to lift your knees above your hips.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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Early on, many Falcons players and coaches misinterpreted his squatty 6-foot-3-ish, 305-pound frame and notably rounded midsection as a lack of athleticism.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Stubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stubby. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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