The meaning of chubby is somewhat fat See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Having a full, rounded form
How to use chubby in a sentence. There are four meanings listed in oed's entry for the adjective chubby, two of which are labelled obsolete (especially of children) fat in a pleasant and attractive way
Perhaps from chub, with reference to the plump shape of the fish] Definition of chubby adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Master the word chubby in english
Chubby (comparative chubbier, superlative chubbiest) of a person Slightly overweight, somewhat fat, and hence plump, rounded, and soft Of a body part, containing a moderate amount of fat It's quite normal for healthy babies to have chubby cheeks.
The term is most frequently used to describe a mildly fat child or someone with a rounded body shape that is generally considered pleasing and endearing.