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Definition of “podgy

podgy (ˈpɒdʒɪPronunciation for podgy

Definitions

adjective

Word forms: podgier, podgiest
  1. short and fat; chubby

Alternative Forms

ˈpodgily adverb ˈpodginess noun

Usage examples

  • But your drawing line looks podgy , and you mainly just moon about.
    Adair, Tom (Intro), Three Kinds of Kissing - Scottish Short Stories (1993)
  • It was only after a concerted effort that the podgy face gave way to a ravishing, angular look.
    India Today (2002)
  • The man was described as being 185cm tall, of thin build with a podgy , unshaven face and scruffy brown hair.
    Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)
  • Fergus said: `I recognised his podgy face and evil eyes in an instant.
    Times, Sunday Times (2004)
  • Then there is the man in the invalid carriage with two fat, podgy , naked stumps.
    Pimlott, Ben, Frustrate Their Knavish Tricks (1994)

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