A youngish man, usually gay, who has gotten quite fat but is neither old enough nor
obese enough to qualify as a full-fledged "
chub." Less insulting than the term "
heifer" used sometimes to reference the same kind of individual.
"Joe may not quite be a "chubette," but with that paunch, his goatee and chest hair, he's a
Bear by anyone's
definition." If he gains much more weight he'll qualify for chubette. Moo! But chubby chasers
will stand in line around the block to get to him.
Q: How many "chubettes" grow into full-time "chubs"?
A: They all do, unless they lose some weight and tone up; in which case they might pass for muscle bears.