chub

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A chubby, plump, or overweight person.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An overweight gay man who is part of the chubby subculture.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

An erection of the penis.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “chub” mean?

A chubby, plump, or overweight person.

Is “chub” formal or informal?

chub is generally slang.