chunk meaning and definition

CHUNK noun

Definition of chunk (noun)

1. a compact mass
   • "a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder"
   • synonyms: ball, clod, clump, glob, lump
2. a substantial amount
   • "we won a chunk of money"

CHUNK verb

Definition of chunk (verb)

1. put together indiscriminately
   • "lump together all the applicants"
   • synonyms: lump
2. group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side
   • synonyms: collocate, lump