Meaning & use
bulky
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Large and awkward to handle, carry, or store.
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The bulky package barely fit through the front door.
She traded her bulky winter coat for a lighter, packable one.
A note on using this word
Emphasizes awkward size and shape rather than just heaviness; a bulky item isn't necessarily heavy, just hard to manage.
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