Podgy
adjective
Someone who is slightly fat.
Despite his podgy appearance, he was surprisingly fit.
Often appears as...
- podgy belly
- podgy fingers
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Someone who is slightly fat.
Despite his podgy appearance, he was surprisingly fit.
Often appears as...
- podgy belly
- podgy fingers
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Podgy is informal and used more in casual conversation than in formal writing.
My aunt pinched my podgy cheeks at the family gathering.
Pro Tip 2/3Mildly Endearing
'Podgy' often has a more affectionate tone than simply saying fat.
I love my cat's podgy paws, they're so cute.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Obese
'Podgy' implies slightly overweight, not severely. It's less severe than 'obese'.
He's just a bit podgy after the holidays, not overweight.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Podgy is informal and used more in casual conversation than in formal writing.
My aunt pinched my podgy cheeks at the family gathering.
Pro Tip 2/3Mildly Endearing
'Podgy' often has a more affectionate tone than simply saying fat.
I love my cat's podgy paws, they're so cute.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Obese
'Podgy' implies slightly overweight, not severely. It's less severe than 'obese'.
He's just a bit podgy after the holidays, not overweight.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Podgy is informal and used more in casual conversation than in formal writing.
My aunt pinched my podgy cheeks at the family gathering.
Pro Tip 2/3Mildly Endearing
'Podgy' often has a more affectionate tone than simply saying fat.
I love my cat's podgy paws, they're so cute.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Obese
'Podgy' implies slightly overweight, not severely. It's less severe than 'obese'.
He's just a bit podgy after the holidays, not overweight.
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