Podgy

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Colloquial Usage

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

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.

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'.

He's just a bit podgy after the holidays, not overweight.