stocky

/ˈstɒki/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈstɑːki/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstä-kē/ (ame, mw)

stocky — adjective

  • stockypositive
  • stockiercomparative
  • stockiestsuperlative

1. used to describe a person who is not tall and has a body that feels wide, solid,

1.形容詞B1
釋義

used to describe a person who is not tall and has a body that feels wide, solid, and muscular — as if they are built low to the ground and hard to push over

例句

Mei-Lin's father was a stocky man with broad shoulders and a calm, friendly face.

attributive use: stocky + man + body part description

Diego used his stocky frame to push through the crowd at the train station.

collocation: stocky frame (possession)

同義詞
  • sturdy

    focuses on strength and firmness; can describe objects (a sturdy table), not just people

  • thickset

    very similar to stocky but slightly more formal

  • burly

    implies large size and strength, but does not specifically suggest shortness

反義詞
  • slender

    long and thin in shape, the opposite of wide and broad

  • lanky

    tall and thin, the opposite of short and solid

用法筆記

Unlike 'stout', which can suggest excess body fat, 'stocky' describes a solid, muscular build. It is most commonly used for men but can describe women and animals too.

常見錯誤

❌The stout rugby player pushed through the defense.
✅The stocky rugby player pushed through the defense.
💡'stout' often implies fatness, while 'stocky' suggests a muscular, broad build that is short and strong.