Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A soft, chubby, or plump person or animal.
Pronunciations: US: /pʌdʒ/; UK: /pʌdʒ/
Origin and Usage: The word "pudge" originated in the 19th century as a slang term for a short, fat person. It is a playful and often affectionate term used to describe someone who is soft and cuddly. The word has since been used to describe animals and objects that are similarly plump or chubby.
Synonyms: Chubby, plump, pudgy, rotund, portly, corpulent, overweight, obese.
Related Words: Plump, chubby, flump, clump, slump.
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