chonker
/ˈtʃɒŋkər/
CommonA noticeably large, fat, or round cat (or sometimes another animal), used affectionately.
Almost universally affectionate. The internet has a long tradition of celebrating chonky animals. 'Chonky' and 'chonker' carry no shame, unlike words for human weight that might be loaded.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | this is gerald. he is an absolute chonker and i will protect him with my life | Introducing a very large cat with pride and protective affection. | reddit, 2019 |
| 02 | vet said he needs to lose weight. he looked at her like she said a slur | The cat reacted with dignity to being told to diet. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | maximum chonk achieved. the floor is his throne now | The cat is so large it no longer goes to other furniture. | tumblr, 2018 |
| 04 | adopted a senior chonker. she came with her own gravity | The cat is so large she seems to bend space around her. | tiktok, 2024 |
Use it when
- A cat (or other animal) is visibly very large and round.
- You are complimenting or celebrating a notably heavy pet.
- You are reacting to a photo of a very large cat with delight.
Do not use it when
- You mean an animal that is unhealthily obese and you are expressing concern, not celebration.
- You mean a human and the context is not clearly playful and consensual.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
Popularized by a viral meme from around 2018 depicting a large orange cat being assessed on a scale from 'A Heckin Chonker' to 'OH LAWD HE COMIN'. The format spread widely on Reddit and Twitter, cementing chonker as the standard term for a very fat cat.
- First seen
- 2018
- Confidence
- high
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