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Molson muscle

Molson muscle

9.9
A round, soft belly that grows from drinking a lot of beer
  • noun
  • Canadian
translation icon : barriga cervecera
  • After all those beers, he developed a noticeable Molson muscle.

Examples

  • After quitting beer for a year, his Molson muscle finally disappeared.

  • They teased him about his growing Molson muscle on the beach.

  • He wore his Molson muscle with pride at family gatherings.

  • Is it possible to get Molson muscles from just drinking beer?

  • After months of indulging in beer, he noticed his Molson muscle was getting harder to hide.

  • During the summer barbecue, everyone joked about his impressive Molson muscle from all the beer he drank.

  • He decided to start exercising to lose his Molson muscle and feel healthier.

Synonyms

paunch
vsMolson muscle
5 7.0

A large belly that sticks out, often in a man

is a joking term linking the belly to drinking lots of beer
potbelly
vsMolson muscle
3 3.4

A round stomach that sticks out because of extra fat

is a humorous label implying the belly comes from heavy beer drinking
spare tire
vsMolson muscle
  • Offensive
3 4.9

Extra fat around the waist that looks like a round band

is a playful name that suggests a belly caused by heavy beer use

How Big

paunch
5 7.0
Molson muscle
  • Canadian
9.9

Surface Forms

Molson muscle singular
Molson muscles plural

Morphology

Molson + muscle

The phrase pairs a brand name (Molson) with the literal word 'muscle'; a learner who recognises Molson as a beer brand can infer an ironic/metaphorical reference to a protruding beer belly. Because this requires specific cultural/brand knowledge and a figurative use of 'muscle' rather than purely compositional meaning, it is only partially predictable.

Etymology

Molson muscle may come from people joking about the beer maker Molson and a round stomach that grows from drinking a lot of beer, with muscle used in a funny, ironic way. That's why it means a 'beer belly'.