What does PUDGY mean?

Parts of Speech:

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Slightly fat or overweight. 2. Having a soft, rounded, and plump shape or form.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈpʌdʒi/

UK: /ˈpʊdʒi/

Origin and Usage:

The word "pudgy" originated in the late 18th century from the English dialect word "podge," meaning "short and fat." It is commonly used to describe someone or something that is slightly overweight or has a soft, rounded shape. The word is often used in a playful or affectionate way, rather than as an insult.

Synonyms:

Chubby, plump, rotund, portly, corpulent.

Related Words:

Chunk, chubby, flump, plump, slush.

Example Sentences:

1. The puppys pudgy little belly was so cute that everyone wanted to give him a cuddle.

2. She had a pudgy face with chubby cheeks that made her look younger than she was.

3. The children laughed and squealed as they poked and prodded at the pudgy belly of the snowman they had just built.