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Definition of stubby

stubby

/ˈstʌb.i/
stub · by
Adverb:stubbily
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Plural:stubbies
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stubby Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Short and thick in shape or build, resembling a stub.

Example

"The artist sketched the landscape using a stubby piece of charcoal."

2

Covered with short, stiff growth, bristles, or stumps.

Example

"He rubbed his hand across his stubby chin before shaving."

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• noun

1

Australian A short, squat glass bottle of beer, or the serving of beer contained within it (also used in Canada).

Example

"He pulled a cold stubby from the cooler and twisted off the cap."

2

A screwdriver or wrench with a very short handle and shaft, designed for working in tight spaces.

Example

"You will need a stubby to reach the screws behind the dashboard."

• Rhymes for stubby

• Nearby Words

stubborn
stubbornly
stubbornness
stubby
stucco
stuck
stud

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the noun 'stub' (from Old English 'stybb', meaning a tree stump) combined with the suffix '-y'.

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