Definition

Describing something that is very flat, thick, or heavy, often in a way that is not appealing or attractive.

Example

The slabbiest piece of cake was too dense for my taste.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen those cakes at the bakery?

Yeah, they look really good!

I heard the chocolate one is the slabbiest of them all.

That makes me want to try it even more!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Slabbiest → It is formed from 'slab' (from Middle English *slabb*, meaning a flat piece of stone or wood) and the superlative suffix '-iest' (meaning most). The word 'slabbiest' describes something that has the most characteristics of being slab-like, often implying a flat or heavy quality.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'slab' as a flat piece, and when something is the 'slabbiest', it means it has the most flatness or heaviness, like the flattest of slabs.

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