chiefly British

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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
Adjective
  • Her signature sweet and savory pastries, including the hearty Breakfast Machine with roasted Yukon gold potatoes, sausage, egg, bacon and cheddar; the plump almond croissant and the Tarte au Citron Meringue often sell out, so folks in-the-know preorder online.
    Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Crisp apple and pear slices, and plump figs add a touch of crunch and freshness.
    Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Beyond that point, research suggests, any extra calories are stored as fat.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Federal health officials urged Americans to eat less fat.
    Alice Callahan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • As if hitting a 100-mph ball with a round bat wasn’t hard enough!
    Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Choose healthy plants, preferably ones with round leaves, such as jade plants.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Beyond the fun of selecting a chubby champion, Fat Bear Week is also an opportunity to educate people about brown bears and their habitat in Alaska.
    Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Still, there are plenty of chubby newcomers in the mix this year, ranging from young males to single females battling for the bulge.
    Gloria Dickie, Outside, 24 Sep. 2025

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“Podgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podgy. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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