Chunky: meaning, definitions and examples

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chunky

[ ˈtʃʌŋki ]

Adjective / Noun

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

soup

Thick and full of large pieces of food.

Synonyms

hearty, substantial, thick.

Examples of usage

I prefer chunky soup over creamy soup.
The chunky stew was hearty and satisfying.

^{Context #2 | Adjective}

style

Having a thick, solid appearance.

Synonyms

solid, stocky, sturdy.

Examples of usage

She wore a chunky necklace that stood out.
The actor had a chunky build that suited his role.

^{Context #3 | Noun}

computer science

A portion of information that is processed as a single unit.

Synonyms

block, piece, segment.

Examples of usage

The data is divided into small chunks for easier processing.
The file is too large, we need to split it into smaller chunks.

Translations

Translations of the word "chunky" in other languages:

🇵🇹 robusto

🇮🇳 मोटा

🇩🇪 massig

🇮🇩 berisi

🇺🇦 масивний

🇵🇱 masywny

🇯🇵 がっしりした

🇫🇷 massif

🇪🇸 macizo

🇹🇷 iri yapılı

🇰🇷 덩치 큰

🇸🇦 ضخم

🇨🇿 masivní

🇸🇰 masívny

🇨🇳 厚重

🇸🇮 masiven

🇮🇸 massívur

🇰🇿 ірі

🇬🇪 მძიმე

🇦🇿 iri

🇲🇽 macizo

Etymology

The word 'chunky' originated in the late 19th century as a combination of 'chunk' (a thick piece) and the suffix '-y' (used to form adjectives). It has been used to describe food, appearance, and information processing, reflecting its versatility in English language usage.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,624, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.

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