Having a full, rounded form How to use chubby in a sentence. (especially of children) fat in a pleasant and attractive way See examples of chubby used in a sentence. Perhaps from chub, with reference to the plump shape of the fish] Definition of chubby adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary
Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Master the word chubby in english Chubby (comparative chubbier, superlative chubbiest) of a person Slightly overweight, somewhat fat, and hence plump, rounded, and soft Of a body part, containing a moderate amount of fat It's quite normal for healthy babies to have chubby cheeks.
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. 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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