chub
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• noun
A short, plump, or chubby person or animal (often used informally as an affectionate or descriptive term).
"Look at that little chub of a bulldog puppy sleeping peacefully on the rug."
British A thick-bodied European freshwater fish of the carp family (Squalius cephalus), noted for its large head, dark-edged scales, and preference for slow-flowing rivers.
"The angler cast his line into the deep pool beneath the willows, hoping to catch a large chub."
North American Any of several small, stout freshwater fishes native to North America, related to the carp and minnow, frequently found in creeks and streams.
"During the ecology field trip, the students documented a thriving population of creek chub in the local stream."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Late Middle English: of unknown origin, originally denoting a thick-bodied European river fish. The sense of 'plumpness' later gave rise to the adjective 'chubby'.
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