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- [stuhb-ee]
- /ˈstʌb i/
- /ˈstʌb.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stuhb-ee]
- /ˈstʌb i/
Definitions of stubby word
- adjective stubby of the nature of or resembling a stub. 1
- adjective stubby short and thick or broad; thick-set or squat: stubby fingers. 1
- adjective stubby consisting of or abounding in stubs. 1
- adjective stubby bristly, as the hair or beard. 1
- adjective stubby short and thick 1
- noun stubby bottle of beer 1
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Origin of stubby
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75; stub1 + -y1
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Parts of speech for Stubby
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
stubby popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% 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.
stubby usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stubby
adj stubby
- blockish — lacking vivacity or imagination; stupid
- blocky — like a block, esp in shape and solidity
- blubbery — of, containing, or like blubber; fat
- boxlike — a container, case, or receptacle, usually rectangular, of wood, metal, cardboard, etc., and often with a lid or removable cover.
- boxy — Something that is boxy is similar to a square in shape and usually plain.
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