Explore Stocky through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like compact or heavyset. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Stocky meaning
Sturdy; solidly built; heavy and compact.
Using Stocky
- The main meaning on this page is: Sturdy; solidly built; heavy and compact.
- Useful related words include: compact, heavyset, thick, thickset.
- In the example corpus, stocky often appears in combinations such as: stocky build, stocky and, the stocky.
Context around Stocky
- Average sentence length in these examples: 21.2 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 11 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Stocky
- In this selection, "stocky" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 21.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, slightly, build, man and critter stand out and add context to how "stocky" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include tall of stocky build with and 11in slightly stocky and wearing. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "stocky" sits close to words such as aaryan, abating and absolved, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with stocky
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Neanderthals were our stocky, barrel-chested, big-browed cousins. (9 words)
Philip is described as around 5ft10in tall and is of stocky build. (12 words)
McCallum added: “I’m stocky like Tyson was and try to mimic his style. (14 words)
Reports of his tussle with the giant mollusc vary wildly, with one contending that by the time the stocky heavyweight lowered himself into the tank, the octopus was already dead (giving Galento a distinct edge). (35 words)
The couple said they overheard the owner telling another passenger that the stocky pup eased her anxiety, however, they insisted that the dog appeared to be distressed and struggling with the affliction on his own. (35 words)
A stocky central midfielder with a biting tackle, but also silkily skillful and with an excellent eye for a pass, Moeti was among the classiest midfielders of his generation. (29 words)
Example sentences (20)
A hot topic recently because of their potential involvement in the initial spread of covid-19, the raccoon dog is a stocky critter native to East Asia.
A stocky central midfielder with a biting tackle, but also silkily skillful and with an excellent eye for a pass, Moeti was among the classiest midfielders of his generation.
A stocky middle-aged Black man, swaying slightly, had just boarded at the Sheridan stop.
Crawford recalled McCarthy as stocky and dark-haired, with a sense of humor and an occasional twinkle in his eye.
He is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall, of stocky build, with "Dad" tattooed on his left forearm and a woman’s name tattooed across his chest.
McCallum added: “I’m stocky like Tyson was and try to mimic his style.
Neanderthals were our stocky, barrel-chested, big-browed cousins.
One was around 5ft 11in, slightly stocky and wearing a black balaclava, body warmer and joggers.
Reports of his tussle with the giant mollusc vary wildly, with one contending that by the time the stocky heavyweight lowered himself into the tank, the octopus was already dead (giving Galento a distinct edge).
The couple said they overheard the owner telling another passenger that the stocky pup eased her anxiety, however, they insisted that the dog appeared to be distressed and struggling with the affliction on his own.
The occupant heard noises and saw a "stocky" man standing there, dressed in black with a mask covering his face.
Woof, who has been described as a "high-risk offender" is around 5ft 7ins tall, of stocky build, and usually wears casual clothes.
As a tall and stocky man, I make it a point not to crowd a woman anywhere.
Ellis has a dark brown complexion and is around 5’9″ with a stocky build.
He is described as a black, around five foot seven inches tall and of a stocky build.
He is described as being approximately 5’ 6”, of stocky build with short or shaven black hair, and he has brown eyes.
I heard a creak and looked up to see a stocky man with dark hair standing in the doorway, glaring at me.
Most notably, the stocky, pale-white Uncle Fester had sunken eyes and a bald head that was so round that he seemed to have little to no neck.
Officers say Zak is described as approximately 6ft 2in tall, of stocky build, with brown hair and a beard/stubble.
Philip is described as around 5ft10in tall and is of stocky build.
Common combinations with stocky
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- stocky build 12×
- stocky and 9×
- the stocky 9×
- of stocky 7×
- stocky man 4×
- as stocky 3×
- and stocky 3×
- stocky central 2×
- with stocky 2×
- stocky average 2×