Chunky

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃʌŋki/

Definitions of chunky

adjective having a thick, solid appearance or consistency

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat chunky peanut butter on my toast.

A2 She prefers chunky salsa over smooth salsa.

B1 The soup was too chunky for my liking, I prefer it smoother.

B2 The stew had large, chunky pieces of vegetables and meat in it.

C1 The artist created a chunky sculpture out of clay and metal.

C2 The chunky knit sweater kept her warm in the cold weather.

Examples of chunky in a Sentence

formal The soup had chunky vegetables and was very satisfying.

informal I love chunky peanut butter on my toast.

slang Those shoes are so chunky, I love them!

figurative She had a chunky workload ahead of her, but she was ready to tackle it.

Grammatical Forms of chunky

• past tense: chunked
• plural: chunkies
• comparative: chunkier
• superlative: chunkiest
• present tense: chunk
• future tense: will chunk
• perfect tense: have chunked
• continuous tense: chunking
• singular: chunky
• positive degree: chunky
• infinitive: to chunk
• gerund: chunking
• participle: chunked

Origin and Evolution of chunky

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'chunky' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'chonke', meaning a thick piece or lump.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'chunky' has evolved to describe something that is thick, solid, and substantial in size or texture. It is commonly used to describe food, objects, or even people who have a stocky or sturdy build.