chubby — ozdic

Collocations

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ADJ.

hubby, kind, little, older

My little chubby nephew loved playing in the park every afternoon.

VERB + CHUBBY

arms, bit, face, think

The baby's chubby arms reached out toward her mother with a big smile.

CHUBBY + NOUN

cheeks, child, fingers, girl, woman's, women

The chubby child held his mother's hand as they walked through the park.

PREP.

around

The baby's chubby cheeks turned red around the edges when he started crying.

ADV.

especially, obviously

The baby looked especially chubby in that oversized winter coat.

Definitions

adj

1

Of a person: slightly overweight, somewhat fat, and hence plump, rounded, and soft.

Obviously the chubby child was eating too much.

Slowly Skye wrapped her arms around the chubby woman's frame and rested her head on Rita's chest drenched with perspiration.

2

Of a body part: containing a moderate amount of fat.

It’s quite normal for babies to have chubby cheeks.

The servant to whom he put this question was a young fellow with chubby cheeks, small, dull eyes, and a round chin, covered with a colorless down.

noun

1

A chubby, plump person.

Today there is no color or fabric that is out for girl or teen chubbies. Plaids, big, bold block designs, dark or light grounds, heavy textured wools, fleeces and brilliant colors of red, kelly or green, odd or off shades of rust, lavender, and other colors in the fashion cycle are now adapted in designing. Designers themselves have learned that the chubby is more truly eager for a fashionable dress[…]

The chubby is the girl who cannot be fitted in the regular 7 to 14 size range because she is too stout. Sizes for these girls are 7*4 to 141/^, and are specially styled and designed to give them better proportions.

2

A chubby, plump person.

3

A penile erection, especially when short and with a large circumference; a boner.

Hey, Lucius, I just wanted to share a piece of personal information with you. I've got a... a chubby right now because [starts screaming] This is one of the most awesome experiences of my life!

4

A type of thickly-padded fur jacket.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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01

Obviously the chubby child was eating too much.

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02

Slowly Skye wrapped her arms around the chubby woman's frame and rested her head on Rita's chest drenched with perspiration.

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03

It’s quite normal for babies to have chubby cheeks.

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Today there is no color or fabric that is out for girl or teen chubbies. Plaids, big, bold block designs, dark or light grounds, heavy textured wools, fleeces and brilliant colors of red, kelly or gre

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05

The chubby is the girl who cannot be fitted in the regular 7 to 14 size range because she is too stout. Sizes for these girls are 7*4 to 141/^, and are specially styled and designed to give them bette

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06

The chubby is especially taken for granted: "Hey, can you watch my purse while I dance?"

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Usage Notes

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