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Girth

usgb/ɡɜːrθ/Volume
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Physical Description

Used to describe someone's body size, often gently implying they're quite wide.

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After the holidays, my uncle's girth seemed to have expanded.
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Not for Length

Remember, 'girth' is about thickness, not how tall or long something or someone is.

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The ancient tree's girth was impressive, unlike its height.
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Neutral Tone

The term does not inherently carry judgement, though context might imply it.

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The tailor measured his girth with a neutral expression.
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