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chesty

/'tʃesti/
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Explanation of "Chesty"

Definition: The word "chesty" is an adjective that can have two main meanings:

Usage Instructions:
  • You can use "chesty" to describe a person's attitude or physical appearance.
  • When talking about someone's character, it's often used negatively to suggest arrogance.
  • When describing someone's physical traits, it can be used positively to compliment their strength.
Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "chesty" can be used in discussions about personality types, particularly in psychology or character analysis, to describe someone who may lack humility.

Word Variants:
  • Chest (noun): the front part of a person's body between the neck and the abdomen, often used to refer to the physical aspect.
  • Chested (adjective): used to describe someone with a specific type of chest (e.g., broad-chested).
Different Meanings:
  • Colloquial Use: In some informal contexts, "chesty" may refer to someone who is boastful or showy about their achievements or possessions.
Synonyms:
  • For the arrogant meaning: conceited, proud, haughty, pompous.
  • For the physical meaning: broad-chested, muscular, well-built.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • "Chesty as a peacock": This idiom compares someone’s arrogance to a peacock, which is known for its beautiful feathers and proud behavior. It implies that the person is showing off unnecessarily.
  • There are no specific phrasal verbs directly related to "chesty," but you might encounter phrases like "to puff up one's chest," which can imply showing pride or arrogance.
Summary:

"Chesty" can refer to someone who acts arrogantly or someone who has a strong physical presence.

Adjective
  1. having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
    • an arrogant official
    • arrogant claims
    • chesty as a peacock
  2. marked by a large or well-developed chest
    • he was big-chested, big-shouldered and heavy-armed

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