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Paunchy: meaning, definitions and examples

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paunchy

 

[ หˆpษ”หn.tสƒi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical appearance

Paunchy describes a person who has a noticeable belly, often due to being overweight or having gained weight in the abdominal area. This term is often used in a somewhat humorous or unflattering way to indicate that someone has a protruding stomach. It can suggest a lack of fitness or an indulgent lifestyle. The term can apply to both men and women, but it is more commonly associated with men.

Synonyms

bulging, portly, rotund, stout

Examples of usage

  • He looked a bit paunchy after the holidays.
  • The paunchy man struggled to keep up with his friends during the hike.
  • She found it difficult to dress stylishly because of her paunchy figure.
  • The paunchy politician was often mocked for his physique.

Translations

Translations of the word "paunchy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barrigudo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคŸเฅ‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bรคuchig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒะทะฐั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brzuszasty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฝใฃใกใ‚ƒใ‚Šใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ventru

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abultado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸiลŸman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋šฑ๋šฑํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bล™ichatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bruchatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚šๅญๅคง็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ debel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ purr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟัƒะทะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒซแƒ’แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸiลŸman

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barrigรณn

Word origin

The term 'paunchy' originates from the word 'paunch', which refers to a large or protruding belly. The word 'paunch' itself comes from Middle English 'pounche', which can be traced back to the Old French word 'panche', meaning belly, and ultimately derives from the Latin term 'pantex', which also means belly or abdomen. Over time, the adjective form 'paunchy' was developed to describe individuals with a certain physical characteristic, specifically those with a prominent belly. The usage of 'paunchy' in English dates back to at least the 18th century, and it remains in use today, often with a light-hearted connotation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,404, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.