Stubby Meaning in English
word
ˈstəbi
STUH-bee
stˈʌbi
STUB-bee
Definition
Describes something that is short and thick or broad, often in a cute or clumsy way. Can refer to fingers, pencils, tails, or other objects.
Usage & Nuances
'Stubby' is informal and slightly playful. It often describes things that are shorter and thicker than usual, sometimes with affection (e.g., 'stubby fingers'). Not used for people, except for body parts or animals. Common with 'stubby tail', 'stubby pencil', 'stubby bottle'.
Spanish: regordete - rechoncho - corto y gruesoPortuguese (BR): atarracado - grosso e curtoPortuguese (PT): atarracado - grosso e curtoChinese (Simplified): 粗短的 - 短胖的Chinese (Traditional): 粗短的 - 短胖的Hindi: ठिगना - मोटा और छोटाArabic: قصير وغليظBengali: ছোট-খাটো - মোটাRussian: короткий и толстый - коротышкаJapanese: ずんぐりしたVietnamese: ngắn và mậpKorean: 짧고 뭉툭한Turkish: kısa ve tombul - tıknazUrdu: ٹھوس اور چھوٹاIndonesian: pendek dan gemuk
Example Sentences
The puppy had a stubby tail.
basic
He wrote with a stubby pencil.
basic
My fingers are a bit stubby.
basic
That little bottle is so stubby, it's cute.
natural
The cactus had stubby arms sticking out in all directions.
natural
After years of use, the crayons are all stubby now.
natural