lardy

adjective

Definition of lardynext
as in plump
having an excess of body fat he's become quite lardy since he began neglecting his exercise regimen

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  1. plump
  2. fat
  3. round
Adjective
  • As guests tuck in to homemade waffles topped with plump berries, the general manager talks about the history of the city’s oldest, continuously operating hotel — a landmark on the New River since 1936.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Canned Pumpkin Canned pumpkin is an all-season alternative to the insides of a plump winter squash.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • An 864Wh battery provides an advertised range of up to 80 miles under ideal riding conditions, while 20-by-4-inch fat tires and front and rear suspension help create a more comfortable ride over gravel and uneven roads.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026
  • The moderate-intensity group lost a small amount of lean mass alongside fat loss.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026
Definition of fat
Adjective
  • The trip includes a two-night stay at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, round-trip flights for up to 12 guests, and a $4,000 MGM Resorts credit for dining and spa experiences.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Ward, who will join returning assistant Ryan Bourque on the staff, coached one of the B’s top prospects, 2025 third rounder Cooper Simpson, last year at Youngstown.
    — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026
Definition of round
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