# chub

/tʃˈʌb/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/chub
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

a person who is very boring, uninteresting, or has no personality. It is a very informal and slightly rude way to describe someone who is not fun to be around.

For teachers: a person perceived as dull, uninteresting, or lacking in personality. Highly informal and often used in a derogatory or dismissive manner within specific social subcultures.

## Examples

- He is such a chub; he never does anything fun.
- The group decided to exclude him from the weekend trip because he was such a chub and would only complain.
- While the term is rarely used in professional settings, it remains a staple of certain online subcultures where being perceived as a 'chub' is considered a mark of social failure.

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