— stubbily , adv. — stubbiness , n.
/stub"ee/ , adj., stubbier, stubbiest .
1. of the nature of or resembling a stub.
2. short and thick or broad; thick-set or squat: stubby fingers.
3. consisting of or abounding in stubs.
4. bristly, as the hair or beard.
[ 1565-75; STUB 1 + -Y 1 ]