Chubby: meaning, definitions and examples

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chubby

 

[ หˆtสƒสŒbi ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

describing someone's appearance

Chubby is used to describe someone, especially a child, who is slightly overweight in a way that looks healthy and attractive.

Synonyms

chubby-cheeked, plump, round-faced.

Examples of usage

  • She had a chubby face that made her look even cuter.
  • The chubby baby giggled happily as his mother tickled him.
Context #2 | Noun

informal term

Chubby can also be used as a noun to refer to someone who is slightly overweight.

Synonyms

overweight person, plump individual.

Examples of usage

  • He's not fat, just a bit of a chubby.

Translations

Translations of the word "chubby" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gordinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pummelig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gendut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒั…ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pulchny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฝใฃใกใ‚ƒใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท potelรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ regordete

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tombul

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ†ตํ†ตํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buclatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bucฤพatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒ–ไนŽไนŽ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okrogel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพybbinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒกแƒฃแƒฅแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ regordete

Etymology

The word 'chubby' originated from the Middle English word 'chubbe', which meant 'stout' or 'thick'. Over time, it evolved to describe someone who is pleasantly plump or slightly overweight in a cute way. The term is often used affectionately, especially when referring to children or pets.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,800, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.