Tubby

usgb/ˈtʌbi/
adjective

Someone or something that is short and fat.

That little tubby boy loves to run and play soccer.
Visual representation of "tubby" - Someone or something that is short and fat

Often appears as...

  • tubby cat
  • tubby boy
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Physical Description

Used to describe someone's round body shape, focusing more on width than height.

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The tubby man struggled to squeeze through the narrow doorway.
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Light-Hearted Tone

Generally has a playful or affectionate tone when used among friends.

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I teased my tubby cat as she rolled around on the floor.
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Potential Insult

It can be rude to call someone 'tubby' if they might be sensitive about their weight.

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He apologized after calling his classmate a 'little tubby kid'.
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