podge en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /pɒd͡ʒ/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /pɑd͡ʒ/ (General-American)
Etymology
Perhaps from pudsy (“plump”), which could be a diminutive of pud (“child's hand, forepaw”).
Meanings
- (UK, informal) A fat person.
- Fatness, fat; podginess.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| podges | Number=Plur | lexicographic |