PUDGY Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

pudgy

adjective

ˈpə-jē

Definition of pudgy

as in plump

having an excess of body fat the short and pudgy toddler had transformed into a tall, strapping teenager

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Recent Examples of pudgy Its rounded edges and pudgy bun feet feel playful, but still sophisticated—like something that would elevate a child’s nursery or supply extra seating in a living room with a casually elegant aesthetic. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026 Center Grove coach Zachary Hahn recalled first meeting him as a pudgy eighth grader. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2025 When Reid arrived in Minnesota as an undrafted free agent out of LSU in 2019, few knew what to make of the pudgy but skilled big man. — Esfandiar Baraheni, New York Times, 20 May 2025 There’s a lot of hype around the reveal of the contestants, which are the pudgiest bears in the park. — Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pudgy

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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

Adjective

Her legs weren't as shapely; her knees were chubby; her thighs too thick; her boobs not large enough.

— Staff Author, InStyle, 18 June 2026
In a sport that has grown increasingly complex in its offenses and defenses, with wrinkles upon wrinkles like a chubby newborn baby, teams need continuity and cohesion to thrive.

— Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 10 June 2026

Definition of chubby

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