Stocky

6 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Describing a person or animal that is broad and solidly built with a compact, sturdy frame.

“The stocky terrier bounded past the taller dogs to claim the ball.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈstɒki/

Syllables

stock·y

Related Words

Synonyms

compactheavysetthickthickset

Antonyms

slenderslim leanwillowy

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains O and Y, the CK double-consonant pair is the defining feature to confirm.

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Scrabble

Worth 15 points, K and Y together make this an excellent Scrabble word with strong point value.

Words Related to Stocky

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “stocky” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

sticky stocks

Words you can make from Stocky

Shorter words formed from the letters in “stocky”.

cotys socky stock yocks coky cost cosy cots coys cyst scot sock tosk toys

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