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chonker

/ˈtʃɒŋkər/

Common

A 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
#ExampleWhat it meansSource
01this is gerald. he is an absolute chonker and i will protect him with my lifeIntroducing a very large cat with pride and protective affection.reddit, 2019
02vet said he needs to lose weight. he looked at her like she said a slurThe cat reacted with dignity to being told to diet.x, 2023
03maximum chonk achieved. the floor is his throne nowThe cat is so large it no longer goes to other furniture.tumblr, 2018
04adopted a senior chonker. she came with her own gravityThe 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

chonky

Adjective form of chonker. A chonky cat is round and heavy.

chonk

Shortened form of chonker. Used interchangeably.

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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