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Bulky vs Stocky - What's the difference?

bulky | stocky |

Stocky is a synonym of bulky.



As adjectives the difference between bulky and stocky

is that bulky is being large in size, mass, or volume while stocky is sturdy; solidly built; heavy and compact.

bulky

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Being large in size, mass, or volume.
  • Unwieldy
  • (bodybuilding) Having excess body mass, especially muscle.

    • stocky

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • (of a person or an animal) sturdy; solidly built; heavy and compact