Tubbier: meaning, definitions and examples
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tubbier
[ หtสbiษr ]
describing size
The term 'tubbier' is the comparative form of 'tubby', which refers to someone or something that is plump or chubby. It suggests a rounded fullness, often implying a level of overweightiness. The word is commonly used to describe people, animals, and even objects that have a thicker or bulkier appearance compared to others in the same category. This word can be used in both affectionate and critical contexts, often depending on the tone of the conversation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He looks tubbier after the holidays.
- The kitten was even tubbier than its siblings.
- Her cheeks were tubbier than before.
Translations
Translations of the word "tubbier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais gordo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฏเคพเคฆเคพ เคฎเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช dicker
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebih gemuk
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะฒััััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ grubszy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใๅคชใ
๐ซ๐ท plus gros
๐ช๐ธ mรกs regordete
๐น๐ท daha tombul
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ๋ฑ๋ฑํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุซุฑ ุจุฏุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ tlustลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ tuฤnejลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆด่
๐ธ๐ฎ debeljลกi
๐ฎ๐ธ รพyngri
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฃแฅแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daha kรถk
๐ฒ๐ฝ mรกs gordito
Etymology
The word 'tubby' originates from the late 19th century, derived from an earlier form 'tub', which means a cylindrical container that is often wide and deep. The idea of something being 'tubby' implies a resemblance to the shape of a tub, suggesting roundness and fullness. Itโs often used in informal contexts to convey a sense of joviality or innocence associated with being plump. The comparative form 'tubbier' naturally follows standard English morphological rules to indicate a greater degree of the quality it describes. Initially, the term might have been more neutral, but over time, its usage has evolved to carry varying connotations depending on the context. In contemporary culture, 'tubby' and 'tubbier' can appear in discussions around body image, health, and sometimes even in endearing contexts, changing its perception over time.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,617, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.