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

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

Word forms

pudgier comparative, pudgiest superlative

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Etymology

From pudge plus -y.

Rhymes for pudgy

judgy

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Frequently asked questions

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.