Chubster
/ˈtʃʌb.stər/noun
An informal term for a notably chubby or overweight person.
Did you know?The suffix “-ster” once marked a person associated with an activity or role, as in “spinster” and “trickster,” but became a productive informal ending for nicknames and labels.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English, 14th Century
Middle English
chubbe
“A freshwater fish, especially one with a thick or rounded body; the word’s deeper origin is uncertain.”
16th Century
English
chub
“A freshwater fish, and figuratively a short, thick, or stout person.”
Old English to Middle English
Old English / Middle English
-estre / -ster
“An agent or occupational suffix, originally especially associated with feminine forms such as “bæcestre,” meaning female baker.”
19th–20th Century
English
chubby
“A diminutive adjective formed from “chub,” meaning plump or somewhat fat.”
20th–21st Century
English
chubster
“An informal, often teasing formation combining “chub” with the productive nickname suffix “-ster.””