Stockier: meaning, definitions and examples

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stockier

 

[ หˆstษ’k.i.ษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

Stockier refers to a more robust or sturdily built appearance. It suggests a short and thickset body shape that conveys strength. This term is often used to describe a person who is broad and solid rather than tall and lanky. The stocky build may be viewed positively, indicating physical fitness or resilience.

Synonyms

broad, solid, stout.

Examples of usage

  • He is stockier than his friends.
  • The stockier players are often better at pushing opponents.
  • After years of weight training, she became noticeably stockier.

Translations

Translations of the word "stockier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais robusto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคœเคฌเฅ‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stรคmmiger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih kekar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ั†ะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bardziej krฤ™py

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใšใ‚“ใใ‚Šใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus trapu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs robusto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha saฤŸlam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๋‹จ๋‹จํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ู‚ูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ silnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ silnejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ด็ป“ๅฎž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bol robusten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sterkari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‚ั‹ั€ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒซแƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha mรถhkษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs robusto

Etymology

The term 'stocky' is derived from the Middle English word 'stok', meaning 'a trunk, tree trunk, or wooden post'. Its usage has evolved over the centuries, associating the term with a stout or solid physique resembling the sturdy nature of a tree. Before the 15th century, the vernacular of Old English influences infused subtle nuances into its modern meaning. The evolution of the word led to its adoption in describing not only physical appearances but also metaphorically to depict something strong and enduring. By the 19th century, 'stocky' was widely accepted in colloquial English to refer specifically to individuals with a muscular or robust frame.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,594, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.