'stubby-fingered' originates from the English word 'stubby,' which means 'short and thick,' combined with 'fingered,' referring to fingers.

'Stubby' comes from the Middle English word 'stubbi,' meaning 'stumpy,' and 'fingered' is derived from the Old English 'finger,' meaning 'digit.'

Initially, 'stubby' meant 'stumpy or short,' and 'fingered' referred to having fingers. The combined term 'stubby-fingered' has retained its meaning of having short, thick fingers.