Synonyms for tubby
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : tuhb-ee |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʌb i |
Top 10 synonyms for tubby Other synonyms for the word tubby
Définition of tubby
Origin :- "shaped like a tub, corpulent," 1835, from tub + -y (2). The noun meaning "a fat person" is attested from 1891.
- adj fat
- He was getting on his feet again as Tubby made that last remark.
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- "Just like all the rest, he takes us for Johnny Bulls," complained Tubby.
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- At the same time Tubby was listening eagerly for good tidings.
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- "Yes, I guess it will," echoed Tubby, in a way that was hardly cheerful.
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- "Just as you do, Tubby," responded the scout leader heartily.
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- Will you keep still, Tubby, and let's see if he begins again?
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- Merritt told him, more to keep Tubby quiet than for any other reason.
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- "There was a good reason for that, Tubby," defended Merritt quickly.
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- "Neither of your guesses hits the mark, Tubby," he was informed.
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- Tubby shut his teeth hard, and began to follow after the pilot.
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