CHUBBY Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

chubby

adjective

ˈchə-bē

Definition of chubby

as in plump

having an excess of body fat the chubby baby had slimmed down by the time she was a toddler

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Recent Examples of chubby Making these chubby little sweets may be even quicker than a drive to the orchard. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 Some fans online have criticized the decision to cast a non-plus sized actor to play the character of Harris, who was described as chubbier than the hockey players of the book. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026 The first major problem with that approach is that chubby rain is too silly to stop thinking about. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026 Her legs weren't as shapely; her knees were chubby; her thighs too thick; her boobs not large enough. — Staff Author, InStyle, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chubby

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Meanwhile, nano-hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid draw in and hold onto moisture, leaving skin feeling plump and supple without weighing it down.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
The brothel is huge and painted black, like a plump beetle luxuriating in the sun, and the opulence of its internal decoration is matched by Kate herself.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

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After menopause, fat tissue becomes the main source of estrogen, so carrying more body fat can push estrogen levels up and raise risk.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
Other companies create donor-fat injectables, like Britecyte, which is slowly gaining momentum as an alternative for face and body injections, due to how it’s processed.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 13 Oct. 2026

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