chubbs
Informal and often derogatory slang for a fat or overweight person, derived from 'chubby.' The word softens the insult slightly through its childlike sound but is still used unkindly in many contexts.
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011. **[^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Chubb#cite_ref-11 "Jump up")**Paschall, David (October 22, 2014). ["Nick Chubb's high school coach not surprised at all"](http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2014/oct/22/ch…
67. **[^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradley_Chubb#cite_ref-67 "Jump up")**Adelson, Andrea (October 21, 2015). ["Football and a historic last name link Chubbs all over"](https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/…
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Informal and often derogatory slang for a fat or overweight person, derived from 'chubby.' The word softens the insult slightly through its childlike sound but is still used unkindly in many contexts. It can also be deployed self-deprecatingly or affectionately between close friends who are comfortable with body-related humour. Context and relationship heavily determine whether it reads as a gentle tease or a genuine put-down.
His old nickname from school was Chubbs, and even though he'd since lost the weight, his mates refused to drop it.
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(slang, derogatory) A fat person.
"chubbs" is a strong or offensive slang term meaning a fat person. Teens often use words like this for shock value or to bond with peers, without fully appreciating who could be hurt by them. The concern is less the word itself and more whether it is aimed at a particular person or group. A short, matter-of-fact conversation about who hears these words and how they land is usually more effective than banning the word outright.
"chubbs" is highly informal and vulgar English meaning a fat person. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "a fat person" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake for non-native speakers is to use "chubbs" thinking it is neutral; in fact it is rude and can offend, so avoid it in writing or in any professional setting. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
“011. **[^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Chubb#cite_ref-11 "Jump up")**Paschall, David (October 22, 2014). ["Nick Chubb's high school coach not surprised at all"](http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2014/oct/22/chubbs-high-school-coach-not-surprised-at-all/). _Times Free Press_.”
“67. **[^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradley_Chubb#cite_ref-67 "Jump up")**Adelson, Andrea (October 21, 2015). ["Football and a historic last name link Chubbs all over"](https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/13942220). _ESPN.com_.”
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