Flabby

usgb/ˈflæbi/
adjective

Soft and hanging loosely or in folds.

He has flabby arms as he doesn't exercise.
Visual representation of "flabby" - Soft and hanging loosely or in folds

Often appears as...

  • flabby arms
  • flabby stomach
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Physical Description

Use 'flabby' to describe body parts with loose, soft flesh, suggesting a lack of exercise.

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After months of neglecting his workout routine, his once toned chest became flabby.
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Negative Connotation

'Flabby' often carries a negative tone, implying poor physical condition or health.

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Her flabby thighs made her self-conscious about wearing shorts.
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Not Always Literal

'Flabby' can be used metaphorically to describe other things that seem lax or unformed.

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The plot of the novel was flabby, lacking tight structure or development.
Visual representation of the word "Flabby"

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