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Stocky: meaning, definitions and examples

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stocky

 

[ หˆstษ’ki ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing a person's appearance

Having a thickset and sturdy build; somewhat short and broad in stature.

Synonyms

compact, robust, sturdy

Examples of usage

  • He was a stocky man with muscular arms.
  • The stocky wrestler easily lifted his opponent off the ground.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing an object or animal

Characterized by a thick and solid appearance, often suggesting strength or power.

Synonyms

muscular, solid, stout

Examples of usage

  • The stocky tree stood firm against the strong winds.
  • The stocky bulldog exuded a sense of confidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "stocky" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atarracado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคœเคฌเฅ‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stรคmmig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbadan kekar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะตะผะตะทะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krฤ™py

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŒใฃใ—ใ‚Šใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trapu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ robusto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iri yarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠผํŠผํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุชู„ุฆ ุงู„ุฌุณู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zavalitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zavalitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป“ๅฎž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤokat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรฉttvaxinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะฟะฐัˆั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฅแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑsa boylu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ robusto

Word origin

The word 'stocky' originated from the Middle English word 'stokky' which meant 'stump-like'. It has evolved over time to describe a person or object that is thickset and sturdy in appearance. The term is often used to convey a sense of strength and solidity.

See also: restock, restocking, stock, stocked, stockholder, stocking, stockings, stockpile, stockpiling, stockroom, stocks.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,731, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.