Chunky Definition & Meaning

chunky
adjective
  1. like or containing small sticky lumps; "the dumplings were chunky pieces of uncooked dough"
  2. short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature; "some people seem born to be square and chunky"; "a dumpy little dumpling of a woman"; "dachshunds are long lowset dogs with drooping ears"; "a little church with a squat tower"; "a squatty red smokestack"; "a stumpy ungainly figure"

"Chunky" in song lyrics

See how chunky is used in real songs:

  • "Cause they crush balls, I like 'em chunky"
    Choppa f/ Master P — Choppa Style
  • "Lyrics intoxicated so my style is drunk chunky"
    Dr. Dre & Ed Lover f/ Lords of the Underground — East Coast Sound
  • "My pockets stay lumpy, cookies stay chunky"
    Esham — Mommy

Usage tips for "chunky"

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