What does TUBBY mean?

Parts of Speech

Tubby is an adjective.

Definitions

Tubby means having a fat, round, and plump appearance.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈtʌbi/

UK: /ˈtʌbi/

Origin and Usage

The word tubby originated from the Middle English word "tubbe," meaning a container or vessel. It was first used in the 1580s to describe something that was short and fat. The word is commonly used to describe people or animals who are overweight and have a plump appearance.

Synonyms

• Chubby
• Plump
• Fat
• Overweight
• Rotund

Related Words

• Bulky
• Flaky
• Gravy
• Happy
• Jolly

Example Sentences

1. The tubby cat slept soundly on the windowsill.
2. She wore a tubby sweater that hid her curves.
3. The tubby toddler waddled across the room.
4. He was teased for being tubby in high school.
5. The tubby pug struggled to run in the park.