podge
9.7
A person or animal that is short and a little chubby
- noun
- /pɑdʒ/
- Offensive
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- He affectionately called his chubby cat podge because of its round belly.
Examples
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The kitten grew into a little podge after being spoiled with treats.
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As a child, he was often called podge by his classmates.
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She laughed and hugged her podge of a dog tightly.
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What a cute little podge!
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That little podge is so adorable!
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After enjoying a summer of ice cream, she became quite the little podge.
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Everyone adored the plump baby, and they often referred to him as a podge.
Synonyms
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8.4
An insulting word for a person, often a child, who is much heavier than others
is informal but less insulting, used broadly for plump people or things
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7.3
A slightly chubby person often called this name in a friendly way
is a neutral informal label for a plump person or thing
9.6
A small, chubby person people tease
applies more generally to any plump person or thing, not only children
Antonyms
How Plump
Surface Forms
Etymology
Podge used for a person is easy to remember by thinking of pudgy or of a small pod that is round and full. So calling someone a podge is like saying they are a little 'chubby' or plump.