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Definition of chubby

chubby

/ˈtʃʌb.i/
chub · by
Adverb:chubbily
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chubby Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Plump and rounded, especially in a healthy or endearing way (often used of babies, young children, or body parts such as cheeks or hands).

Example

"The toddler smiled broadly, showing off his dimpled, chubby cheeks."

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• Rhymes for chubby

• Nearby Words

chub
chubbily
chubbiness
chubby
chubut
chuck
chuck-will's-widow

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century, derived from 'chub', the name of a thick-bodied freshwater fish of the carp family, combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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