Definitions for bulky
ˈbʌl kibulky

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. bulkyadjective

   of large size for its weight

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. bulkyadjective

   Being large in size, mass, or volume.

2. bulkyadjective

   Unwieldy

3. bulkyadjective

   Having excess body mass, especially muscle.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Bulkyadjective

   Of great size or stature.

   Etymology: from bulk.

   Latreus, the bulkiest of the double race,
   Whom the spoil’d arms of slain Halesus grace. Dryden.

   Huge Telephus, a formidable page,
   Cries vengeance; and Orestes’ bulky rage,
   Unsatisfy’d with margins closely writ,
   Foams o’er the covers. John Dryden, Juvenal, sat. i.

   The manner of sea engagements, which was to bore and sink the enemy’s ships with the rostra, gave bulky and high ships a great advantage. John Arbuthnot, on Coins.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Bulkyadjective

   of great bulk or dimensions; of great size; large; thick; massive; as, bulky volumes

How to pronounce bulky?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say bulky in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of bulky in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of bulky in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of bulky in a Sentence

1. Craig Federighi:

   They've been around for over 100 years but they've become big, bulky and ripe for reimagining.

2. Paige Nichols:

   My travel skincare routine is pared down so I’m not fussing with bulky bottles or oversized liquids while away, i focus on products that pack a punch and keep me glowing despite late nights and stale airplane air.

3. Susie Coston:

   He's not going to be a bull for much longer, unfortunately, he's a bulky boy. If they are not neutered, you run the risk of them breaking into the herd, hurting someone.

4. Anthony Eastin:

   We’re this team that finds a solution, essentially, sothe combat controllers, they came up to us with this problem and said, ‘This is what we have to carry with us in order to signal to aircraft,’ the problem with this is that it’s big and it’s bulky.

5. Claudine Grondin:

   I love it because it's extremely versatile and I can organize all of my essentials in it without my bag being too bulky, i also love the fabric and color as it's a nice twist on a classic tote bag shape.

Popularity rank by frequency of use