chunky

adjective

ˈchəŋ-kē 

chunkier; chunkiest

1

a

: heavy, solid, and thick or bulky

a chunky sweater

chunky bracelets

especially : stocky

an athlete with a chunky build

b

: plump, chubby

2

: filled with chunks

chunky peanut butter

chunkily

ˈchəŋ-kə-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• clumpy
• curdy
• lumpy
• nubbly
• nubby

Examples of chunky in a Sentence

The shoes have chunky heels.

an athlete with a chunky build

Recent Examples on the Web

Using an immersion blender, puree half the soup, leaving some chunky pieces for texture. —Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024

Nodding to Kaws’ origins as a graffiti artist and skateboarder, some of the looks are paired with the brand’s new chunky B35 NXXT sneakers, in colors such as neon yellow and red. —Joelle Diderich, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024

This gorgeous option from Steve Madden comes with thick rubber lug soles, a chunky block heel, suede uppers, and a pull loop at the heel for easy removal. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024

These styles are for the bold and the adventurous, like Burberry’s tactile shearling style adorned with a chunky chain-link strap, or a pair of Manolo Blahnik’s trimmed with black fluff. —Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

chunky

adjective

ˈchəŋ-kē 

chunkier; chunkiest

1

a

: stocky

b

: plump entry 5

2

: full of chunks

chunky peanut butter