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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Adjective
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Tortellini are plump and tender after simmering in the sauce—no need to cook them before adding to the pan.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2025 -
Pre-soaked for easy use, each pad combines retinol and collagen for smoothing and added firmness, making your skin feel refreshed, plump and revitalized in one easy step.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Kennedy has inspired Steak n' Shake to switch back to tallow — which is rendered beef fat — for cooking its fries.—
Sarah Boden,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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Each branch of the military sets its own fitness and grooming standards, with new male Air Force recruits now allowed to have 26 percent body fat, up from 20 percent, and women 36 percent, up from 28 percent.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The combination of a round brush and hair dryer lifts roots while detangling and smoothing hair.—
Kylee McGuigan,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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Rocket Arena will later host men's first round March Madness games on March 21 and 23.—
Sam Allard,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Lardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lardy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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