chub

[US]/tʃʌb/
[UK]/tʃʌb/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a type of freshwater fish with a round and chubby body, living in rivers and lakes.

Example Sentences

She loves to cuddle her chubby baby with chub cheeks.

The adorable chub puppy waddled around the yard.

He couldn't resist the temptation of the chub chocolate cake.

The chub toddler giggled as she ran around the playground.

The chub cat lazily stretched out on the sunny windowsill.

She couldn't resist the chub baby's chubby cheeks and gave them a gentle squeeze.

The chub goldfish swam leisurely in the aquarium.

He enjoyed a hearty meal of chub steak with mashed potatoes.

The chub baby's infectious laughter filled the room.

The chub squirrel scurried up the tree with a nut in its mouth.

Real-world Examples

But they feed on another kind of fish called the humpback chub.

Source: VOA Slow English - America

The chub almost disappeared years ago.

Source: VOA Slow English - America

You've got your pups, your cubs, your chubs.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

Brian Healy has worked with the humpback chub for more than 10 years.

Source: VOA Slow English - America

The humpback chub is an ancient fish that is native to the river but is threatened.

Source: VOA Slow English - America

However, with water levels dropping, the invasive fish have gotten past the dam and closer to where the chub remain.

Source: VOA Slow English - America

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