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chub - What does it mean?

Definition of 'chub'

English

Etymology 1

From .

Noun

(en-noun)
  • One of various species of freshwater fish of the Cyprinidae or carp family, especially:
  • # the European chub, Leuciscus cephalus
  • # in Europe, its close relatives, notably the fallfish.
  • By extension, various vaguely related marine or freshwater fishes.
  • # in North America, the black bass.
  • Derived terms
    * chubby * hornyhead chub

    Etymology 2

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A chubby, plump person
  • An overweight or obese gay man.
  • A plastic or other flexible package of meat, usually ground meat or luncheon meat.
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  • Similar to 'chub'

    cob, cab, cobb, chubb, chib, cub