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Chub"bed*ness, n. The state of
being chubby.

Chub"by (?), a. Like a chub;
plump, short, and thick. "Chubby faces." I.
Taylor.

Chub"-faced` (?), a. Having a
plump, short face.

Chuck (chŭk), v. i.
[imp. & p. p. Chucked (chŭkt);
p. pr. & vb. n. Chucking.] [Imitative of
the sound.] 1. To make a noise resembling
that of a hen when she calls her chickens; to cluck.

2. To chuckle; to laugh. [R.]
Marston.

Chuck, v. t. To call, as a hen
her chickens. Dryden.

Chuck, n. 1.
The chuck or call of a hen.

2. A sudden, small noise.

3. A word of endearment; -- corrupted
from chick. "Pray, chuck, come hither."
Shak.

Chuck, v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Chucked (chŭkt); p. pr. & vb.
n. Chucking.] [F. choquer to strike. Cf.
Shock, v.


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