stumpy

/ˈstʌmpi/
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Other forms: stumpier

Definitions of stumpy
  1. adjective
    short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
    “a stumpy ungainly figure”
    synonyms: chunky, dumpy, low-set, squat, squatty
    little, short
    low in stature; not tall
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