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
  • Isotonic Hydra Gel Eye Masks by Espa: These eye masks instantly hydrate, plump, and brighten the under-eye and contour area, softening dehydration lines and signs of tiredness.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The classic brown color delivers a soft, satin finish, while maracuja oil and hyaluronic acid work together to hydrate, plump, and condition your lips.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The researchers also found that women who started menopause later had better lipid (fat) levels and fewer oxidative stress markers in their blood, which could explain this gap in heart health.
    Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The thick print issues of the nineties, fat with ads for Patagonia and Land Rover, had become notably slimmer.
    Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Time will tell if first round TE Colston Loveland was the correct choice over Tyler Warren. 🤷🏻 Cleveland Browns (I – for incomplete) — Think this assessment is a copout?
    Jim Reineking, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Plus, keep scrolling for more small-space patio furniture set deals, including a round metal style and a three-piece rattan seating group.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Pally was courtside for the game and subsequent medal ceremony when cameras caught Curry tossing up a Mr. Throwback reference — chubby cheeks — from the podium.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Image Our collective longing to connect with animals is evident in the viral popularity of animal celebrities on social media — who can resist Pesto the chubby baby king penguin, Hua Hua the panda or Moo Deng, the ornery baby pygmy hippo?
    Alexandra Alter, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2025

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“Podgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podgy. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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