The term 'short and thick' can be used to describe a variety of objects, including people, animals, and even plants. The crossword solutions SNUBBY (6 letters), STUBBY (6 letters), SQUAT (5 letters), STUMPY (6 letters), CHUNKY (6 letters), STUPY (5 letters), and STUBBED (7 letters) all refer to something that is short and thick in shape or size. SNUBBY and STUBBY are both adjectives that describe something that is short and thick, while SQUAT, STUMPY, CHUNKY, STUPY, and STUBBED are all nouns that refer to something that is short and thick.