adjective
pudgy
PUHD-zhee
Pudgy (adjective) means Slightly overweight or plump, often used affectionately, especially of a child. Example: “The baby had pudgy little cheeks.”
adjective
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Slightly overweight or plump, often used affectionately, especially of a child.
"The baby had pudgy little cheeks."
"He was a pudgy teenager who later grew into an athletic build."
How to use pudgy
Learner’s notes
When to use it
Usually gentle or affectionate rather than critical, unlike some other words for overweight.
Common pairings
pudgy cheeks
pudgy fingers
a pudgy toddler
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Word forms
- Comparative
- pudgier
- Superlative
- pudgiest
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The baby had _____ little cheeks.
Etymology
From pudge plus -y.
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Rhymes for pudgy
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What does “pudgy” mean?
The word “pudgy” means slightly overweight or plump, often used affectionately, especially of a child.
How do you pronounce “pudgy”?
“Pudgy” is pronounced PUHD-zhee (/ˈpʌd͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “pudgy” in a sentence?
Here is “pudgy” used in a sentence: “The baby had pudgy little cheeks.”
What part of speech is “pudgy”?
“Pudgy” is an adjective.
