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Definition of bulky

bulky

/ˈbʌl.ki/
bul · ky
Adverb:bulkily
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• adjective

1

Taking up much space; large and unwieldy or awkward to carry, move, or store.

Example

"We had to pay an extra fee to ship the bulky winter coats and camping gear."

2

Heavily built or muscular in physique.

Example

"The rugby team featured several tall, bulky forwards who dominated the scrum."

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• Rhymes for bulky

• Nearby Words

bulkhead
bulkily
bulkiness
bulky
bull
bull shark
bull terrier

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century from the noun 'bulk' (meaning mass, cargo, or volume, of Old Norse origin) plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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