chunky monkey
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Meaning · English
A mildly obese person.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Can we see skinny on genes? How about obese? How about a little chunky? Can we spot who's gonna be a chunky monkey from day one?
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 monkey” mean?
A mildly obese person.
Is “chunky monkey” formal or informal?
chunky monkey is generally slang.