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stubby
This term describes a specific physical proportion where thickness outweighs length, often creating a blunt or truncated appearance. It carries a neutral to slightly critical connotation, suggesting a lack of elegance or refinement in shape, such as when describing fingers or pencils.
When applied to facial hair, it refers to the coarse, prickly texture of short growth. In this context, it evokes a tactile sensation of roughness and a visual image of uneven, short bristles rather than a groomed or full beard.
Meanings
Examples
He has short stubby fingers that make playing the piano difficult.
I need to buy a new pencil because this one has too stubby to hold.
The dog has cute stubby legs that make it waddle when it walks.
I can feel the stubby growth on my chin since I stopped shaving.
The detective noticed the suspect had a stubby, poorly trimmed mustache.
Why is your hair so stubby today? Did you get a buzz cut?