What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
stumpy
Example
The bulldog was stumpy and muscular. [stumpy: adjective]
Example
The stump of the tree was stumpy and wide. [stumpy: adjective]
Example
The stumpy pencil was difficult to hold. [stumpy: adjective]
stocky
Example
The wrestler was short and stocky. [stocky: adjective]
Example
The oak tree was stocky and had a broad trunk. [stocky: adjective]
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The stocky table was able to support heavy objects. [stocky: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Stocky is more commonly used than stumpy in everyday language. Stocky is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while stumpy is less common and has a more limited usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between stumpy and stocky?
Both stumpy and stocky are informal words and are suitable for casual conversations or writing.
