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noun

chub

CHUB/tʃʌb/

A thick-bodied freshwater fish.

The thick-bodied chub swims above the stream’s pebbles.

A single thick-bodied chub swimming in profile in a clear freshwater stream, with a few rounded pebbles below to establish its habitat.
Etymology
chubbeMiddle Englisha chub fish

The fish-name was already chubbe in Middle English. Its deeper origin is unknown; chubby developed from the fish's rounded shape.

In context

JJ Angling Freshwater12:57
I tried a few other swims. uh upstream after I I had that uh that chub. Um yeah, the rod is still fishing
Chub fishing success with bread | Small stream Chub

More examples

  • The angler released the small chub.
  • Several chubs gathered in the deeper pool.
  • The stream supports a population of chub.

Forms

chub · chubs

Similar words

minnow
Minnow names small freshwater fish; chub commonly identifies a thicker-bodied type within related groups.
carp
Carp are related freshwater fish but are not interchangeable with the particular fish called chub.