chubby
word
/ˈtʃəbi/
CHUH-bee
/tʃˈʌbi/
CHUH-bee
Definition
Describes someone, often a child or animal, who is slightly fat in a cute or pleasant way, not in a negative or unhealthy sense.
Usage & Nuances
Chubby is informal and usually affectionate. Common with 'cheeks', 'baby', 'cat', or 'hands'. Avoid using it for adults, as it may sound rude. Not as strong as 'fat' or 'overweight', and is mostly positive.
Spanish: gordito - rechonchoPortuguese (BR): fofinho - rechonchudoPortuguese (PT): rechonchudo - fofinhoChinese (Simplified): 胖嘟嘟 - 丰满Chinese (Traditional): 胖嘟嘟 - 豐滿Hindi: गोल-मटोल - भरा-भराArabic: ممتلئ الجسم - سمينBengali: মোটাসোটা - গোলগালRussian: пухлый - полненькийJapanese: ぽっちゃり - ふっくらVietnamese: mũm mĩm - mập mạpKorean: 통통한 - 오동통한Turkish: tombul - şişman (sevimli anlamda)Urdu: گول مٹول - فربہ (پیار سے)Indonesian: gemuk - chubby (lucu)
Example Sentences
The baby has very chubby cheeks.
basic
I saw a chubby cat in the garden.
basic
His hands are small and chubby.
basic
Everyone loves his chubby little puppy.
natural
She gets called chubby, but she thinks it's cute.
natural
Don’t worry, having a chubby hamster just means it’s healthy and happy!
natural