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chunky

adjective

like or containing small sticky lumps

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
C
Ends with
Y
Contains
HU
Scrabble score
18
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. like or containing small sticky lumps

    “the dumplings were chunky pieces of uncooked dough”

adjective

  1. short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature

    “some people seem born to be square and chunky”

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Example Sentences

the dumplings were chunky pieces of uncooked dough
some people seem born to be square and chunky
a dumpy little dumpling of a woman
dachshunds are long lowset dogs with drooping ears
a little church with a squat tower
a squatty red smokestack

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