Paunchy
/ˈpɔːntʃi/adjective
Having a large and protruding belly, fat.
He laughed heartily, his paunchy belly jiggling.
Often appears as...
- paunchy middle-aged man
- paunchy stomach
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Having a large and protruding belly, fat.
He laughed heartily, his paunchy belly jiggling.
Often appears as...
- paunchy middle-aged man
- paunchy stomach
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Physical Attribute
Use 'paunchy' to describe someone's body shape, focusing on a large belly.
The retired wrestler became a paunchy figure.
Pro Tip 2/3Mildly Derogatory
'Paunchy' can be slightly insulting; use with caution to avoid offending someone.
His paunchy appearance became the target of mild jokes at the reunion.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
Best used in casual conversation, 'paunchy' is not a term for formal descriptions.
Mike's turning into a paunchy old man, isn't he?
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