Antonyms for chunky


Grammar : Adj
Spell : chuhng-kee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃʌŋ ki


Definition of chunky

Origin :
  • "thickset," 1751, from chunk + -y (2). Originally U.S. colloquial. Related: Chunkiness.
  • adj fat, plump
Example sentences :
  • Chunky shivered, and said he didn't wonder people said there were spooks there.
  • Extract from : « The Pony Rider Boys in Texas » by Frank Gee Patchin
  • "Chunky's appetite is a wonderful thing, Mr. Stallings," said Tad.
  • Extract from : « The Pony Rider Boys in Texas » by Frank Gee Patchin
  • A short, chunky party with a stubby nose and sort of a solid-lookin' chin, he is.
  • Extract from : « Torchy and Vee » by Sewell Ford
  • That air the name ez the chunky man gin him when they fust kem in.
  • Extract from : « The Young Mountaineers » by Charles Egbert Craddock
  • There was the "school grouch," surly Jack Ryan, the chunky ex-chauffeur.
  • Extract from : « The Trail of the Hawk » by Sinclair Lewis
  • Here, Chunky, take this new hand alongside of you, and see that there is no skylarking.
  • Extract from : « Down the Slope » by James Otis
  • "Yes, Skip did a good job there," Chunky said, reflectively.
  • Extract from : « Down the Slope » by James Otis
  • "You'd better get out of here, or there may be trouble," Chunky whispered.
  • Extract from : « Down the Slope » by James Otis
  • "Chunky's been prescribing for your patient in your absence," Ned informed him.
  • Extract from : « The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico » by Frank Gee Patchin
  • "I want you to follow me, Chunky," Butler said, determined to try his plan.
  • Extract from : « The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico » by Frank Gee Patchin

Synonyms for chunky

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