What does PUDGE mean?

Heres the dictionary-style entry for "pudge": Pudge

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.

Example Sentences:

  • She was a pudge of a baby, with rolls of fat on her arms and legs.
  • The cat was a pudge, with a round belly that jiggled when she walked.
  • Hes not fat, just a little pudge around the middle.
  • The sofa looked comfortable, with its pudge cushions and soft fabric.
  • The pudge squirrel scurried up the tree, its chubby cheeks stuffed with acorns.


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