These definitions are general in nature; specific definitions may vary depending on the perspective of the individual. •
Chubby or
chub – a large, overweight, or obese man (roughly ) •
Superchub – a chub who is extremely large (between ) •
Megachub – bigger superchub (usually drawings) (between ) •
Bear – a man with a stocky or heavyset build; typically hairy body and facial hair; sometimes older (or older looking) and displaying a masculine appearance and mannerisms •
Chubby bear – a bear is someone who is particularly large; this term has risen in use as the term "bear" has become more mainstream and broadened to include smaller men. This terminology might also include chubby gay bear, encapsulating all the fat and gay men in minor culture •
Chaser or
Wolf – someone who is sexually or romantically attracted to chubs or bears, but himself has a small body type. The term
chaser is sometimes used in various communities to describe an
outsider who is sexually attracted to people
within the community •
Chub for chub (also referenced as
chub4chub,
internet shorthand) – a chub who is sexually or emotionally attracted to other chubby men •
Girth & Mirth – a formerly widespread name for clubs of big men and their admirers • ''Big Men's Club'' – another term used to define clubs and organizations for gay and bisexual men and their male admirers •
BeefyFrat – was a popular gainer/feeder social network; it folded sometime around 2014, having been abandoned by its creator Of note, the term
chubby chaser can also be found in use among heterosexuals, most commonly referring to a man (usually thinner) who is sexually attracted to heavier, overweight, or obese women. The chub subculture is often found to overlap with the bear subculture. Though there is no strict terminology which differentiates between the two groups, it may be noted that most Bears also associate themselves as chubs, though chubs may not necessarily associate themselves with the bear subculture. == History ==