Finesentence logo

Tubby: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿท
Add to dictionary

tubby

 

[ หˆtสŒbi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

body shape

The term 'tubby' describes a person or animal that is somewhat overweight or chubby, often implying a round or plump appearance. It is generally used in a light-hearted or affectionate way rather than as an insult. While 'tubby' suggests extra body fat, it does not necessarily indicate severe obesity. The term can be applied to various creatures, including pets, and sometimes even inanimate objects that are rounded in shape.

Synonyms

chubby, fat, plump, rounded

Examples of usage

  • The tubby cat waddled across the room.
  • He feels a bit tubby after all the holiday treats.
  • The tubby puppy was the cutest of the litter.

Translations

Translations of the word "tubby" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gordinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pummelig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gembul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒั…ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pulchny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฝใฃใกใ‚ƒใ‚Šใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rond

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gordito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸiลŸman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ†ตํ†ตํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buclatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bubulรญny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœ†่ƒ–็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ debel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fylltur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฅแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸiลŸman

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gordito

Etymology

The word 'tubby' originated in the early 20th century and is derived from the word 'tub,' which refers to a cylindrical container, often associated with roundness. The transformation of 'tub' into 'tubby' reflects the linguistic tendency to create adjectives that convey a sense of shape or characteristic derived from a noun. It became popular in informal contexts to describe people or animals with a certain degree of roundness. The use of 'tubby' has often carried a playful or endearing connotation, distinguishing it from more negative terms for being overweight. Over the years, 'tubby' has been embraced in various cultural references, including media portrayals of endearing characters or pets, further solidifying its place in colloquial English.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,882, 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.