Definition of chunky

chunkyadjective

chunky

/ˈtʃʌŋki//ˈtʃʌŋki/

The word "chunky" likely originated from the Old English word "cēo", meaning "jaw," which later evolved into the Middle English "choken," meaning "to choke." This reflects the connection between a chunky texture and the sensation of something being thick and hard to swallow. Over time, the meaning shifted to describe things that were thick and solid, eventually evolving into the modern-day "chunky," referring to anything having a rough, thick, or uneven texture.

namespace

thick and heavy

dày và nặng

Example:
  • a chunky gold bracelet

    một chiếc vòng tay vàng chunky

  • a chunky sweater

    một chiếc áo len dày dặn

having a short strong body

có thân hình ngắn khỏe

Example:
  • a squat chunky man

    một người đàn ông mập mạp

containing thick pieces

chứa miếng dày

Example:
  • chunky marmalade

    mứt cam đậm

Related words and phrases

Idioms

have/want none of something
to refuse to accept something
  • I offered to pay but he was having none of it.
  • They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.
    • none but
    (literary)only
  • None but he knew the truth.
    • none the less
    despite this fact
    none other than
    used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
  • Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.