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stocky

adjective \ˈstä-kē\

: short and heavy or broad

stock·i·erstock·i·est

Full Definition of STOCKY

:  compact, sturdy, and relatively thick in build
— stock·i·ly \ˈstä-kə-lē\ adverb
— stock·i·ness \ˈstä-kē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of STOCKY

1622

Related to STOCKY

Synonyms
chunky, dumpy, heavyset, squat, squatty, stout, stubby, stumpy, thickset

Rhymes with STOCKY

jockey, rocky
STOCKY Defined for Kids

stocky

adjective \ˈstä-kē\
stock·i·erstock·i·est

Definition of STOCKY for Kids

:  short, broad, and sturdy in build <a stocky man>

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