chubby

Example Sentences

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In early scenes, he has a small curved line denoting a chubby chin, which changes over time to straight lines on each cheek, narrowing his face when he is old and infirm.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

Think gingerbread men, only soft, chubby, and less fearful.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

I was a bit chubby as a child, but I quickly became a sporty, suburban kid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

In March, it blocked so-called "chubby filters" - a viral tool which made people appear overweight.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

She had been chubby as a child, at least to some eyes, and in her teens her weight fluctuated wildly.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers