chunky

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chunk·y / ˈchəng/ • adj. (chunk·i·er, chunk·i·est) 1. (of a person) short and sturdy. ∎  bulky and solid: a chunky bracelet. ∎  (of wool or a woolen garment) thick and bulky.2. (of food) containing chunks: fresh chunky salsa a chunky soup.DERIVATIVES: chunk·i·ly / -kəlē/ adv.chunk·i·ness n.

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