Chubby vs. Podgy

Chubby vs. Podgy — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Chubby and Podgy

Chubbyadjective

Of a person, slightly overweight, somewhat fat, and hence soft, plump, and rounded.

Obviously the chubby child was eating too much.

Podgyadjective

(informal) Slightly fat.

Chubbyadjective

Of a body part, containing a moderate amount of fat.

It's quite normal for babies to have chubby cheeks.

Podgyadjective

short and fat

Chubbynoun

A chubby, plump person

Chubbynoun

An overweight or obese gay man.

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Chubbynoun

(slang) A penile erection, especially when short and with a large circumference; a boner.

Hey, Lucius, I just wanted to share a piece of personal information with you. I've got a... a chubby right now because [starts screaming] This is one of the most awesome experiences of my life!—Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Chubbyadjective

euphemisms for slightly fat;

a generation ago...buxom actresses were popularchubby babiespleasingly plump