: chubby and somewhat squat

Word History

Etymology

obsolete English fubs chubby person

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fubsy was in 1780

Dictionary Entries Near fubsy

Cite this Entry

“Fubsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fubsy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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