Meaning & use

podgy

adjective·Everyday

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

chubbyplumppudgy

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Words with an opposite meaning

skinnyslim

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