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.