Definition

The most overweight or chubby; having a round and plump shape.

Example

The tubbiest cat in the shelter was the first to get adopted because everyone loved her cute appearance.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen that cat in the neighborhood?

Yeah, I think it’s the tubbiest one I've ever seen!

I know, right? It’s so cute and fluffy.

Definitely! I can’t help but smile every time I see it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Tubbiest** → It is formed from "tubby" (from the word "tub", meaning a container or vessel, with the suffix "-y" indicating a characteristic) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "tubbiest" means having the most characteristics of being tubby or chubby.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'tub' as a round container, and when something is 'tubby', it resembles that roundness. The '-est' means it has the most of that roundness, so 'tubbiest' describes something that is the roundest or chubbiest.

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