bulky

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bulk·y / ˈbəlkē/ • adj. (bulk·i·er, bulk·i·est) taking up much space, typically inconveniently; large and unwieldy: a bulky piece of luggage. ∎  (of a person) heavily built. ∎  (of clothing) made of a thick yarn or fabric: a bulky sweater.DERIVATIVES: bulk·i·ly / -kəlē/ adv.bulk·i·ness n.

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