chunky

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Meaning · English

Large.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

things where a bank can accumulate a fairly chunky position because of perceived profit opportunities, then wind up owning far more than would seem prudent because they haven't priced in the illiquidity

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “chunky” mean?

Large.

Is “chunky” formal or informal?

chunky is generally slang.