Definition of "chubby" [chub•by]

• Rounded and plump. See Synonyms at fat. (adjective)

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• "They use the word 'chubby' -- who are they referring to?"
• "“Or the shortest kid that people call ‘Stretch,’ or you call the chubby guy ‘Slim,’ or—”"
• "Growing up I was called chubby or “big-boned” by adults."