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- [stok-ee]
- /ˈstɒk i/
- /ˈstɒk.i/
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- [stok-ee]
- /ˈstɒk i/
Definitions of stocky word
- adjective stocky of solid and sturdy form or build; thick-set and, usually, short. 1
- adjective stocky having a strong, stout stem, as a plant. 1
- adjective stocky sturdy, thick set 1
- adjective stocky A stocky person has a body that is broad, solid, and often short. 0
- adjective stocky (usually of a person) thickset; sturdy 0
- adjective stocky heavily built; sturdy; short and thickset 0
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Origin of stocky
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, stocky is from the Middle English word stokky. See stock, -y1
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Parts of speech for Stocky
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
stocky popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% 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.
stocky usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stocky
adj stocky
adjective stocky
- gorillalike — (informal) Resembling or characteristic of a gorilla.
- heavyset — having a large body build.
- hefty — heavy; weighty: a hefty book.
- hunky — Slang. (of a male) having a handsome, well-developed physique.
Antonyms for stocky
adjective stocky
- willowy — pliant; lithe.
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