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stubby
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stubby
(adjective)
stubby
/
ˈ
stʌbi/
adjective
stubbier
;
stubbiest
stubby
/
ˈ
stʌbi/
adjective
stubbier
;
stubbiest
Britannica Dictionary definition of STUBBY
:
short and thick
hands with thick
stubby
fingers
My dog has a short
stubby
tail.
stubby
legs
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