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bod

bod

18 9.0
A person's body, especially their physical shape or appearance
  • noun
  • /bɑd/
  • Informal
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  • "You know, I think you have a pretty nice bod," I said.

All right, so go get that bod that you've always wanted.

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Examples

Synonyms

shape
vsbod
565 1.9

The size and condition of a person's body

leans informal and talks about overall look rather than fitness
figure
vsbod
234 3.1

The shape of a person's body

focuses on casual appearance talk rather than artistic or patterned use
flesh
vsbod
  • Literature
186 3.5

The physical part of a person in contrast to their spirit or mind

is a casual word about looks rather than emphasizing substance
frame
vsbod
183 2.5

A strong structure that holds a building, vehicle, or piece of furniture

is used informally to mean overall look rather than structural support
human body
vsbod
94 1.0

The parts of a person, like bones, muscles and organs

is the casual word focusing on appearance not full anatomy
build
vsbod
61 1.7

The shape and size of a person's or animal's body

is used informally to talk about appearance rather than structure
physique
vsbod
24 4.8

The shape, size, and condition of a person's body

is the informal term focusing on appearance and casual speech
14 2.8

The parts of a person you can touch, not their mind or spirit

is informal and highlights appearance rather than scientific separation
soma
vsbod
  • Specialized
3 8.8

The body of a person or animal seen as separate from the mind and reproductive cells

is an informal appearance term used in everyday speech
chassis
vsbod
  • Informal
2 8.1

A person's body when talked about in a joking or informal way

is a casual word used to talk about appearance in informal speech
1 5.0

The physical part of a person with skin, bones, and organs, not the mind or spirit

is an informal label for appearance, not a philosophical contrast

Surface Forms

bod singular
bods plural

Etymology

Bod is a casual short form of body, which means a person's 'physical form'. So when people talk about a 'beach-ready bod' they mean a fit 'body'.