lardy

adjective

Definition of lardynext
as in plump
having an excess of body fat he's become quite lardy since he began neglecting his exercise regimen

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  1. plump
  2. fat
  3. round
Adjective
  • Some winners: Hyaluronic acid draws water into the skin to keep it plump and hydrated.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The ultimate shrimp scampi offers perfectly plump shrimp in a garlicky, lemony, white wine sauce.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • With less water and more body fat than men, Whyte explains that alcohol becomes more concentrated in a woman’s system, leading to faster intoxication and prolonged exposure to its effects.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Unlike carbohydrates and fat—the other two macronutrients—protein doesn’t come with the same kind of cultural stigma.
    Kari Sonde, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of fat
Adjective
  • By midnight, the wolf moon should glow bright and round overhead before disappearing at sunrise into the western horizon.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
  • In other first round playoff games, the Houston Texans play host to the surging Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday and the Denver Broncos will visit the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon in the final AFC game.
    Jack Magruder, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of round
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lards

lardy

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