Chubby
Pronunciation
- enPR: chÅbʹē, IPA: /ˈtʃʌbi/
- Rhymes: -ÊŒbi
Origin
recorded since 1611, from chub (short, thick fish species, used as bait), used metaphorically for "lazy person" since 1558; perhaps influenced by Old Norse kumba "log" and/or kumben "stumpy."
Full definition of chubby
Adjective
chubby
- Of a person, slightly overweight, somewhat fat and hence soft.Obviously the chubby child was eating too much.
- Of a body part, containing a moderate amount of fat.It's quite normal for healthy babies to have chubby cheeks.
Derived terms
Noun
chubby
(plural chubbies)Derived terms
- chub (plump person)
- chubby-chaser