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stubby
adjective stub·by \ˈstə-bē\
: short and thick
stub·bi·erstub·bi·est
Full Definition of STUBBY
1
: abounding with stubs
2
a : resembling a stub : being short and thick <stubby fingers> b : being short and thickset : squat c : being short, broad, or blunt (as from use or wear) <an old stubby pencil>
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First Known Use of STUBBY
15th century
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stubby
adjective stub·by \ˈstə-bē\
stub·bi·erstub·bi·est
Definition of STUBBY for Kids
: short and thick like a stub <stubby fingers> <a stubby tail>
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