Podgy

usgb/ˈpɑːdʒi/
adjective

Someone who is slightly fat.

Despite his podgy appearance, he was surprisingly fit.
Visual representation of "podgy" - Someone who is slightly fat

Often appears as...

  • podgy belly
  • podgy fingers

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Colloquial Usage

Podgy is informal and used more in casual conversation than in formal writing.

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My aunt pinched my podgy cheeks at the family gathering.
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Mildly Endearing

'Podgy' often has a more affectionate tone than simply saying fat.

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I love my cat's podgy paws, they're so cute.
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Not Obese

'Podgy' implies slightly overweight, not severely. It's less severe than 'obese'.

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He's just a bit podgy after the holidays, not overweight.
Visual representation of the word "Podgy"

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