Meaning & use

Pudgy

adjective·Everyday

Last updated

Slightly overweight in a soft, rounded way; plump.

See it in a sentence

The pudgy puppy waddled across the yard.

He patted his pudgy stomach after the big meal.

A note on using this word

Often used affectionately, especially to describe babies, small children, or animals, rather than as a harsh criticism.

Words with a similar meaning

Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.

Words with an opposite meaning

skinnylean

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “Pudgy”, then compare your use with the examples above.

Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.