Having a full, rounded form How to use chubby in a sentence. (especially of children) fat in a pleasant and attractive way Perhaps from chub, with reference to the plump shape of the fish] See examples of chubby used in a sentence. Definition of chubby adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary
Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Chubby (comparative chubbier, superlative chubbiest) of a person Slightly overweight, somewhat fat, and hence plump, rounded, and soft Master the word chubby in english Slightly overweight, often implying a soft, rounded, and plump quality, particularly in a cute or endearing manner The term is most frequently used to describe a mildly fat child or someone with a rounded body shape that is generally considered pleasing and endearing.
It's quite normal for healthy babies to have chubby cheeks. There are four meanings listed in oed's entry for the adjective chubby, two of which are labelled obsolete See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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