Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paunchy
Adjective
/ˈpɔːn.tʃi/
Definition
Having a large or protruding stomach.
Examples
- After years of indulgent eating, he had become quite paunchy.
- The paunchy figure of the old man was a sight often seen at the park.
Meaning
The term ‘paunchy’ describes someone who has an overweight or bulging belly, often resulting from an accumulation of fat.
Synonyms
- portly
- stout
- chubby
- rotund
- obese
