stubby

adjective

ˈstə-bē How to pronounce stubby (audio)
Definition of stubbynext
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 With paper ballots and stubby pencils, the diners then voted for their favorites. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 Gravity-1, a distinctively squat and stubby rocket, launched Tuesday night (July 21) from the deck of a ship stationed off the coast of Shanghai. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 22 July 2026 Turned into an elegant hors d’oeuvre with a wedge of Brie and a stubby cornichon. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 July 2026 The player uses a stubby wooden bat shaped like a small frying pan to try to scoop it back, but the geometry defeats her. — Mark Rice-Oxley, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stubby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stubby
  1. stout
  2. stumpy
  3. stocky
  4. sturdy
  5. plump
  6. squatty
Adjective
  • The offensive line, which gave up three first-half sacks against Pittsburgh last weekend before settling in later in the game, will face a stout test in the Tar Heels’ defensive front.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
  • However, while the Broncos’ defense has allowed 10 TDs and four field goals on 19 red-zone visits, the Bobcats aren’t quite as stout.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of stout
Adjective
  • 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
  • These members of the squash family produce fruits in all different shapes, sizes, and colors; there are huge ones, tiny ones, stumpy ones, tall ones, and even bumpy ones.
    — Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2022
Definition of stumpy
Adjective
  • Groundhogs have stocky frames and brown coloring and are famous for digging holes and leaving piles of dirt in the process, says Jackel.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The fries are of the thick, stocky variety and require immediate consumption.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of stocky
Adjective
  • You also get built-in Wi-Fi for remote app control, 8 months of battery life, and a sturdy IP53 weather-resistant design to ensure your home stays protected around the clock.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
  • After recognizing the need for sturdier work pants, Strauss partnered with tailor Jacob Davis to develop a design that used copper rivets on denim and duck canvas pants, laying the foundation for the modern blue jean.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of sturdy
Adjective
  • Top it off with the Moisture Surge moisturizer, a Vogue editor favorite for a plump, dewy glow.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • It’s designed to help skin look more hydrated, plump, and firm in one step.
    — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of squatty

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