Definition of the word chunky

Pronunciation of vocabulary chunky

chunkyadjective

chunky

/ˈtʃʌŋki//ˈtʃʌŋki/

Origin of the word chunky

The word "chunky" likely originated from the Old English word "cēo", meaning "jaw," which later evolved into the Middle English "choken," meaning "to choke." This reflects the connection between a chunky texture and the sensation of something being thick and hard to swallow. Over time, the meaning shifted to describe things that were thick and solid, eventually evolving into the modern-day "chunky," referring to anything having a rough, thick, or uneven texture.

Vocabulary summary chunky

typeadjective

meaning(US, colloquial) short and stocky

Example of vocabulary chunkynamespace

meaning

thick and heavy

dày và nặng

  • a chunky gold bracelet

    một chiếc vòng tay vàng chunky

  • a chunky sweater

    một chiếc áo len dày dặn

meaning

having a short strong body

có thân hình ngắn khỏe

  • a squat chunky man

    một người đàn ông mập mạp

meaning

containing thick pieces

chứa miếng dày

  • chunky marmalade

    mứt cam đậm

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary chunky

Idioms of vocabulary chunky

have/want none of something
to refuse to accept something
  • I offered to pay but he was having none of it.
  • They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.
    • none but
    (literary)only
  • None but he knew the truth.
    • none the less
    despite this fact
    none other than
    used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
  • Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.

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