as in plump
having an excess of body fat
a podgy little bookseller with a shop in Notting Hill
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Recent Examples of podgy
There are approximately 83 species of cactuses in Arizona, from podgy pin-cushion barrels to the rare senitas beckoning the sun with long arms to the majestic saguaros, the mascot of Arizona.
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Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic, 23 Nov. 2021
Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic, 23 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for podgy
Adjective
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But instead of the dry, flaky mattes of our youth, these go on buttery soft and manage to cushion lips in peptides, hyaluronic acid, and botanical extracts for a hydrated, plump pout.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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Most memorably are the mayor, depicted as a plump Caucasian male who performs Jackson’s famous kick, and the skeleton who dances Jackson’s iconic moonwalk.Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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To avoid common side effects—such as stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea—Siegel tells his patients to eat smaller portions and less fat to support digestion.Jenna Anderson, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Dense breasts have more tissue and less fat, which makes reading mammograms more difficult as tissue and possible tumors both appear white in results, according to the American Cancer Society.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Along with their distinctive, large black eye patches, giant pandas have short limbs and round bodies.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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In the grand tradition of Pink Floyd, a round screen hovered above the stage for film reels and closeups of musicians.Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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In their center, Zoya drew Gorey-esque little boys, one trussed in rope, the other naked and chubby like a Renaissance putto.Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2024
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Fat Bear Week is a tournament that crowns the chubbiest bear on the Brooks River in the park.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Podgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podgy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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