Pudgiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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pudgiest
[ ˈpʌdʒiɪst ]
appearance, description
The term 'pudgiest' is the superlative form of 'pudgy,' which refers to someone or something that is plump or chubby in appearance. It is often used to describe a person, especially a child, who has a rounded body shape and looks less fit or slim. This term can carry a sense of endearment or cuteness when referring to children or pets, but it may also imply an unhealthy weight in other contexts. The usage of 'pudgiest' can evoke an image of softness and roundness, emphasizing a lack of sharp angles or defined muscles.
Synonyms
chubbiest, fattest, plumpest, roundest
Examples of usage
- The pudgiest baby in the nursery was always the center of attention.
- He was known as the pudgiest kid in school, but his cheerful personality made him popular.
- At the pet show, the pudgiest puppy won the best in show award.
- She affectionately referred to her pudgiest cat as her little butterball.
Translations
Translations of the word "pudgiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais gordo
🇮🇳 सबसे मोटा
🇩🇪 am dicksten
🇮🇩 paling gemuk
🇺🇦 найтовстіший
🇵🇱 najgrubszy
🇯🇵 一番太った
🇫🇷 le plus gros
🇪🇸 el más gordo
🇹🇷 en şişman
🇰🇷 가장 뚱뚱한
🇸🇦 الأكثر بدانة
🇨🇿 nejtlustší
🇸🇰 najtučnejší
🇨🇳 最胖的
🇸🇮 najdebelejši
🇮🇸 feitastur
🇰🇿 ең семіз
🇬🇪 ყველაზე მსუქანი
🇦🇿 ən kök
🇲🇽 el más gordo
Etymology
The word 'pudgy' is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, likely as a modification of the word 'pudgy'—itself a possible alteration of the word 'pudge,' which means 'to swell or bulge.' The term 'pudgy' reflects a diminutive form used to denote something small and plump. The superlative form 'pudgiest' thus developed to describe the greatest degree of this quality. Throughout the years, 'pudgy' and its derivatives have emerged in popular culture, often used in a light-hearted context to describe adorable or chubby individuals, reinforcing a sense of warmth and affection. The playful connotation, especially when referring to children or pets, has kept the word in circulation, allowing 'pudgiest' to become part of everyday vocabulary in some English-speaking regions.