Synonyms for

Stubby

Verb / ˈstʌbi: / Another word for stubby — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Stubby means short and thick.

Synonyms & similar words

short stocky dumpy chubby plump heavyset stout compact thickset chunky pudgy stumpy portly rotund dwarfish squatty low-set pocket-sized little diminutive

Example sentences

  1. The pencil was stubby and hard to hold.
  2. Her fingers are stubby and she can't play the piano well.
  3. The tree has stubby branches.
  4. He has a stubby nose.
  5. The caterpillar is short and stubby.

Quotes

  • 'A short, stubby man came into the shop and asked for a loaf of bread,' said the baker.
  • 'The stubby pencil was too small to write with,' said the student.
  • 'The tree's stubby branches reached out towards the sky,' said the gardener.

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