What does tubbiest mean?
“Tubbiest” is the superlative of the informal adjective “tubby,” meaning more rounded, plump, or bulging than something else in a comparison. It is especially natural when describing a person, animal, or object with a compact, rounded shape, and it often carries a playful or affectionate tone: one might call a puppy “the tubbiest in the litter” or describe a performer as “the tubbiest member of the band.” The word is not limited to body size, although it can sometimes sound mildly teasing when used about people. Its humorous character makes it especially suitable for casual speech, captions, and character descriptions. As a comparative and superlative form, it follows the standard pattern of adding “-ier” and “-iest” to “tubby.”
adjectiveThe most tubby: having the most rounded, plump, or bulging shape, often in a humorous or affectionate way.
- Having the most rounded, plump, or bulging shape, especially of a person or animal.
"The tubbiest of the puppies bounded into the middle of the room."
"He may be the tubbiest member of the band, but he has the biggest voice."
"The tubbiest cat in the shelter was still the first to find a comfortable lap."
The all-important “-iest” turns the familiar tubby into a playful superlative: the tubbiest is hard to ignore.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
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How tubbiest is actually used
Informal and usually humorous or affectionate. It can describe people, animals, or rounded objects, but when applied to a person it may be mildly teasing or perceived as focusing on weight.