bulky — taking up much space, large and difficult to handle
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: taking up much space, large and difficult to handle
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʌlki/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's bulky winter coat makes her look like a walking marshmallow.
- The bulky textbook won't fit in my already stuffed backpack.
- He tried to sneak the bulky pizza box into the movie theater, but failed miserably.
bulky
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbʌlki/]
taking up much space, large and difficult to handle
taking up much space, large and difficult to handle
The hulky guy sits sulky with his bulky bag!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Middle English 'bulk' (15th century), meaning 'swollen' or 'thick'. The term originally referred to the rounded or protruding form of an object, evoking the sense of something large and heavy.
Breakdown
bulk (a mass or lump) + -y (adjective suffix indicating quality or characteristic). The suffix -y transforms the noun into an adjective meaning 'having the quality of bulk; large and unwieldy'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's bulky winter coat makes her look like a walking marshmallow.”
“The bulky textbook won't fit in my already stuffed backpack.”
“He tried to sneak the bulky pizza box into the movie theater, but failed miserably.”
“The bulky old computer takes up half of my desk space.”
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