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.