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Definition of blocky

blocky

/ˈblɑː.ki/
block · y
Adverb:blockily
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blocky Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Resembling a block in shape; thick, square, and solid rather than slender or curved.

Example

"The sculptor carved a blocky, broad-shouldered figure out of the granite slab."

2

Composed of or displaying visible, low-resolution rectangular pixels or blocks (especially of digital images or video).

Example

"Because of the weak internet connection, the live video stream became blurry and blocky."

3

Characterized by soil aggregates that are roughly cubical or polyhedral in shape.

Example

"The subsoil in this region has a firm, blocky structure that retains moisture well."

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• Rhymes for blocky

• Nearby Words

blockheaded
blocking
blocklist
blocky
bloemfontein
blog
blogger

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blocky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blocky
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