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chunker

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ʌŋkə(ɹ)

1

noun

Meaning 1

An obese or overweight person

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A software tool for dividing text into chunks.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computational, computing, engineering, human-sciences, linguistics, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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3

noun

Meaning 3

An M79 grenade launcher.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, slang

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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History

Etymology

From chunky + -er (Oxford -er).

From chunk (“divide into chunks”) + -er.

Onomatopoeic, or from chunk (“throw”), with -er.