Meaning & use
podgy
Slightly fat or plump, usually in a mild or affectionate way.
See it in a sentence
The podgy puppy waddled across the room chasing its own tail.
He patted his podgy stomach and joked about eating too much dessert.
A note on using this word
Podgy is chiefly British informal usage and is generally gentle rather than insulting, especially when describing children or pets.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
skinnyslim
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