stocky

adjective
UK: /ˈstɒki/
US: /ˈstɑːki/

  1. Short and heavily built.

    1. He was a stocky man with broad shoulders.
    2. The stocky build of the wrestler gave him a significant advantage in close combat.

Synonyms

stout chunky thickset squat

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "stocky" is /ˈstɒki/ in British English and /ˈstɑːki/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stocky": stout, chunky, thickset, squat.

Example usage of "stocky": "He was a stocky man with broad shoulders.". More examples on the page.