stocky

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a large, solid build; sturdy and strong.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stocky
rocky , mucky , sucky

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Variants

List of all variants of stocky that leads to same result
stockier , stockiest , stockily , stockiness , stockinesses , stocky

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'well-built' or 'strong' in Old English. The word is derived from 'stoc' which means 'post' or 'pole'.

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Trivia

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1. The stocky panda is a subspecies of giant panda with a shorter and stockier body.

2. In ancient Rome, a stocky statue of Emperor Augustus was created to enhance his perceived strength and power.

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Related Concepts

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1. robust: Synonym of 'stocky' meaning strong and healthy.

2. sturdy: Synonym of 'stocky' meaning strong and able to withstand hard conditions.

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Culture

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In literature, 'stocky' is often used to describe characters with a robust and strong build. In art, the term can be used to describe sculptures or paintings of sturdy figures.

How to Memorize "stocky"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a solid, well-built body. Imagine their broad shoulders and strong, muscular build.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stocky' with the idea of strength and solidity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'stocky' as 'strong and sturdy'.

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