Definition

Having a thick, solid build; the most thickset or stout in appearance.

Example

He is the stockiest player on the team, making him hard to push around.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen the new guy at the gym?

Yeah, he looks like the stockiest person I've ever seen!

I bet he can lift more than most of us combined.

For sure! His strength is seriously impressive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stockiest → It is formed from "stock" (from Old English *stoc*, meaning a place or a supply) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning the most). The word "stockiest" refers to having the most stock or supply, often used in the context of being well-stocked or having a large inventory.

Memory Tip

Think of 'stock' as a supply or inventory, and remember that 'stockiest' means having the most supply.

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