noun
chub
A short, rounded package of ground meat or similar food.
She bought a chub of ground sausage.
Etymology
Probably a shape-based use of chubby or chub for a short, rounded package. The precise commercial naming history is uncertain.
More examples
- The sealed chub was chilled before slicing.
- The package contained a short chub of meat.
- He opened the chub and divided the contents.
Forms
chub · chubs