Stocky

adj

adj ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Sturdy; solidly built; heavy and compact.

    "The girl in the robe is still performing her transaction behind the counter. The transcatee is a stocky Spanish-speaking woman in an orange dress."

Adjective
  1. 1
    having a short and solid form or stature wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
heavysetadiposebeefybig-belliedbig-bonedbloated

Example

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"A stocky man with a swarthy complexion snatched Mary's handbag and disappeared into the crowd."

Etymology

From stock + -y.

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