tubby

Meanings

• Adjective, Noun

  A person or thing that is large and rounded, especially a person who is overweight.

  - "The tubby man sat in the chair with difficulty."
  - "The tubby kitten purred contentedly."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtʌbi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tubby
bumby , plumpy , lumpy

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Variants

List of all variants of tubby that leads to same result
tubbier , tubbiest , tubby

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally used to describe a large, round tub or barrel. The term was then applied to people with similar physical characteristics.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tubby' comes from the Old English word 'tubbe', meaning a large, round tub.

2. In some cultures, being tubby is considered a sign of wealth and prosperity.

3. The largest person ever recorded was Jon Brower Minnoch, who weighed over 1,400 pounds (635 kg) and was described as tubby.

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Related Concepts

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1. Obesity: A medical condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat that may have negative effects on health.

2. Bariatric surgery: A surgical procedure to help individuals with extreme obesity lose weight.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tubby' has been used to describe characters who are overweight or have round faces. In art, images of tubby people are often used to depict happiness and contentment.

How to Memorize "tubby"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, round ball or a person with a full figure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with images of large, round objects or people.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tubby Tom the Round Tomato' to remember the word.

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