podgy

Meanings

• meaning 1: A person or thing that is slightly plump or overweight.

  - "Example 1: The baby was podgy with baby fat."
  - "Example 2: After finishing the dessert buffet, everyone became a bit podgy."

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Synonyms

chubby , pudgy , rotund , stout

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with podgy
poddy , mody , jody , stody

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Homophones

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1. podgy () : meaning 1: A person or thing that is slightly plump or overweight.
   

2. pod () : a long, narrow container or structure used for growing plants, especially fruit trees, or for storing or transporting various substances, such as grapes, seeds, or water.
   

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Variants

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podgier , podgiest , podgy

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Forms

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{"term"=>"podginess", "definition"=>"The quality or state of being podgy; the state or appearance of being slightly plump or overweight."}, {"term"=>"podgily", "definition"=>"In a podgy manner; with the quality or appearance of being slightly plump or overweight."}

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Etymology

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The word podgy comes from the Old English word 'podege' meaning 'plump' or 'fat'.

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Trivia

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1. The term podgy was first used in Old English as 'podege', meaning 'plump' or 'fat'.

2. The longest recorded use of the term podgy in literature is in Charles Dickens' novel 'David Copperfield', where the character Uriah Heep is described as being 'a podgy, pale, fleshy man'.

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Related Concepts

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1. obesity:

2. body mass index (BMI):

3. weight gain:

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Culture

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The term podgy has been used in various cultural contexts to describe a person or thing that is slightly plump or overweight. In literature, for example, podgy characters may be depicted as lovable and charming, or as lazy and unmotivated. In art, podgy figures may be portrayed in various poses and styles, such as standing, sitting, reclining, or draped in fabric. In music, podgy singers may be known for their rich, full voices, or for their ability to convey emotion and feeling through their singing.

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