blubbery

adjective

ˈblə-b(ə-)rē How to pronounce blubbery (audio)
Definition of blubberynext
as in plump
having an excess of body fat a gathering of blubbery walruses basked on the beach

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  1. plump
  2. fat
  3. round
Adjective
  • Top it off with the Moisture Surge moisturizer, a Vogue editor favorite for a plump, dewy glow.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • It’s designed to help skin look more hydrated, plump, and firm in one step.
    — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • Developed by researchers from Tufts and MIT, InsideTracker pairs biomarker testing with 20,000 genetic markers and wearable integration to flag risks like visceral fat accumulation, accelerated biological aging and elevated cholesterol.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The third hormone that retatrutide mimics, glucagon, is a hormone that promotes fat burning, even at rest.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of fat
Adjective
  • The bread’s round shape represents the circle of life, and it’s topped with small dough strips to look like bones.
    — Daniela Cintron, AJC.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • But don’t worry, the inside of the cups is lined with a round, plush cushion for comfort (and functionality).
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of round
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“Blubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blubbery. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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