Flab

usgb/flæb/
noun

Soft loose flesh on a person's body.

He was a large man, with a lot of flab around his middle.
Visual representation of "flab" - Soft loose flesh on a person's body

Often appears as...

  • bit of flab
  • flab around the middle
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Visual representation of "flab"
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Body Image

Often used in discussions about fitness, health, or appearance; can carry connotations related to body positivity or negativity.

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He hit the gym to lose the flab he'd gained over the holidays.
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Informal

While common in conversation, 'flab' is informal and might be inappropriate in formal writing or speaking contexts.

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I've been jogging to shake off this extra flab.
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Descriptive Imagery

The term paints a vivid picture of excess weight and can sometimes feel less clinical or harsh than 'obesity'.

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She smiled, unconcerned about the bit of flab on her arms.
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