blocky

block·y

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [blok-ee]
- /ˈblɒk i/
- /blˈɒki/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blok-ee]
- /ˈblɒk i/

Definitions of blocky word

adjective blocky like a block, esp in shape and solidity 3
adjective blocky having contrasting blocks or patches 3
adjective blocky of or like a block; stocky; chunky 3
adjective blocky heavily built; solid; stocky. 1
adjective blocky marked by blocks or patches of unequally distributed light and shade, as in a photograph. 1
adjective blocky Resembling a block in shape. 0

See all 6 definitions of blocky

Information block about the term

Origin of blocky

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; block + -y1

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Parts of speech for Blocky

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Blocky

blocky popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for blocky

adj blocky

chunky — A chunky person is broad and heavy.
compact — Compact things are small or take up very little space. You use this word when you think this is a good quality.
heavyset — having a large body build.
solid — having three dimensions (length, breadth, and thickness), as a geometrical body or figure.
squat — to sit in a low or crouching position with the legs drawn up closely beneath or in front of the body; sit on one's haunches or heels.

All 12 Synonyms of blocky