stockier; stockiest
: compact, sturdy, and relatively thick in build
Examples of stocky in a Sentence
That outfit makes you look stocky.
the stocky boxer's strength and speed more than make up for his opponent's longer reach
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While the Heat over the years have succeeded with smaller guards, the majority of success stories with those of diminutive stature are those with stockier builds, such as Tim Hardaway, Goran Dragic, Kyle Lowry or even current bulldog Davion Mitchell.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
The Sturdy Seat The Chisel Lounge Chair by HAY is a delightfully stocky option.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Mashal was tall and stocky, with a gentle, pensive face.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Or book an unforgettable helicopter tour to the remote sands of Nova Scotia’s Sable Island National Park Reserve, known for having the world’s largest breeding colony of gray seals and more than 500 stocky wild horses.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
The Sturdy Seat The Chisel Lounge Chair by HAY is a delightfully stocky option.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Mashal was tall and stocky, with a gentle, pensive face.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Or book an unforgettable helicopter tour to the remote sands of Nova Scotia’s Sable Island National Park Reserve, known for having the world’s largest breeding colony of gray seals and more than 500 stocky wild horses.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Stocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stocky. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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