chunk´i|ness

chunk´i|ness
chunk|y «CHUHNG kee», adjective, chunk|i|er, chunk|i|est.
1. like a chunk; short and thick: »

He threw a chunky log on the fire.

2. Informal. stocky: »

The little boy had a chunky build.

SYNONYM(S): thick-set, stumpy.
chunk´i|ly, adverb.
chunk´i|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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