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BNC: 21672 COCA: 15576

stubby

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
stubby /ˈstʌbi/ adjective
stubbier; stubbiest
stubby
/ˈstʌbi/
adjective
stubbier; stubbiest
Learner's definition of STUBBY
: short and thick短粗的
BNC: 21672 COCA: 15576

stubby

adjective

stub·​by ˈstə-bē How to pronounce stubby (audio)
stubbier; stubbiest
1
: abounding with stubs
2
a
: resembling a stub : being short and thick
stubby fingers
b
: being short and thickset : squat
c
: being short, broad, or blunt (as from use or wear)
an old stubby pencil

Example Sentences

hands with thick stubby fingers My dog has a short stubby tail.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stubby was in the 15th century
BNC: 21672 COCA: 15576

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