stubby

[ stuhb-ee ]

adjective

, stub·bi·er, stub·bi·est.

1. of the nature of or resembling a stub.
2. short and thick or broad; thick-set or squat:

   stubby fingers.

3. consisting of or abounding in stubs. stub.
4. bristly, as the hair or beard.

stubby

/ ˈstʌbɪ /

adjective

1. short and broad; stumpy or thickset
2. bristling and stiff

noun

1. slang.
   Also calledstubbie a small bottle of beer

Derived Forms

• ˈstubbiness, noun
• ˈstubbily, adverb

Other Words From

• stubbi·ly adverb
• stubbi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of stubby¹

First recorded in 1565–75; stub ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Hunting limited the movements of the rhinos, as did their short, stubby legs, which made it difficult for them to trek through thick snow.

From Science Magazine

The sharks we know today as the open ocean's top predators evolved from stubby bottom dwellers during a dramatic episode of global warming millions of years ago.

From Science Daily

Instead of a sword, this guard held a battle-axe in its stubby fingers, the blade covered in what looked like blood.

From Literature

I couldn’t tell how much was missing, but he had a stubby look.

From Literature

They spend every minute wondering when it will be safe to wriggle free from his stubby fingers.

From Salon