bulky

Meanings

• Adjective

  Having or possessing a large size or volume.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbʌlki/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1545242"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bulky
junky , funky , clunky , sunken

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Variants

List of all variants of bulky that leads to same result
bulkier , bulkiest , bulkily , bulkiness , bulkinesses , bulky

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Forms

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bulkier, bulkiest

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Etymology

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The word 'bulky' comes from the Old English word 'bullucan' which means 'to swell' or 'to be full'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bulk' is often used in economics to describe the quantity of a commodity that is being traded.

2. The word 'bulky' is also used to describe weather conditions, specifically when referring to fog or snow that reduces visibility.

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Related Concepts

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1. massive: Synonym of 'bulky' that means having a very large size or amount.

2. obese: A person who is extremely overweight, often described as 'bulky'.

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Culture

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In literature, 'bulky' is often used to describe characters or objects that are large or imposing. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Tom Buchanan is described as 'bulky and powerful'. In music, the term 'bulky beat' is used to describe a heavy, rhythmic sound.

How to Memorize "bulky"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, heavy object to memorize the meaning of 'bulky'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bulky' with the feeling of heaviness or largeness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Big Ugly Large Yak' to remember the meaning of 'bulky'.

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