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chunky

adjective

Like or containing small sticky lumps

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Word length
6
Starts with
C
Ends with
Y
Contains
HU
Scrabble score
18

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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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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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