podgy

adjective

ˈpä-jē How to pronounce podgy (audio)
Definition of podgynext
chiefly British
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. — Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic, 23 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for podgy
  1. plump
  2. fat
  3. round
  4. chubby
Adjective
  • Five trips later, this serum has left me with a plump, hydrated complexion that looks great even without makeup.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
  • And, by the looks of premiere photos, her complexion was juicy, plump, and flawless.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • Weighing approximately 94 lb, the chassis accommodates a high-capacity 1,512Wh battery array and fat tires.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The devices will track physiological data including body temperature, heart rate and fat reserves.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of fat
Adjective
  • The wide, paved serpentine pathway is just over a mile round-trip.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Myrtle Beach came out on top, with an average round-trip flight and one-night hotel stay totaling just $501.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of round
Adjective
  • Making these chubby little Glazed Apple Fritters may be even quicker than a drive to the orchard.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026
  • His chubby forehead was creased, and a sort of hunted look darkened his eyes.
    — Gerald R. Hunter, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of chubby

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“Podgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podgy. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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