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
  • At the top of that list is a hyaluronic acid serum that traps moisture and leaves my skin noticeably plump and dewy.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Fall is the prime time for planting garlic to grow your own large, plump cloves.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • And when eaten in moderation, its fat content can contribute to satiety, helping meals feel more filling.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Step one is to reduce body fat, especially belly fat.
    Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Butterhead Butterhead lettuce has a small head with round leaves.
    Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Round Dining Tables For apartment dwellers looking to make the most of their space, round tables have a light, airy feel that helps maximize smaller areas.
    Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The Botero Museum, celebrating the Colombian artist known for his signature paintings of chubby people and parrots, is not to be missed and is free.
    Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The younger Hill was a sensitive and proudly chubby tween boy—not good at fighting or football, but handy with a sewing machine and a master of prop comedy.
    Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2025

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“Podgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podgy. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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