bulky

adjective

ˈbəl-kē How to pronounce bulky (audio)
 also  ˈbu̇l-
bulkier; bulkiest
1
a
: having bulk
b(1)
: large of its kind
(2)
2
: having great volume in proportion to weight
a bulky knit sweater
bulkily adverb
bulkiness noun

Examples of bulky in a Sentence

a big, bulky football player bulky packages might cost more to mail
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of bulky was in the 15th century

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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bulky. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

bulky

adjective
bulkier; bulkiest
1
: large in size or mass
2
: being large and hard to handle
bulkiness noun

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