The word "chuckey" is a dialectical spelling of the word "chucky" which means chubby or plump. The word is spelled as /ˈtʃʌki/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The initial /tʃ/ sound is represented by the letters "ch" and is pronounced as in "choir". The /ʌ/ sound is represented by the letter "u" and is pronounced as in "hut". The final /ki/ sound is represented by the letters "ky" and is pronounced as in "key". Despite being a dialectical spelling, the word "chuckey" is still widely used in certain regions.