Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large, fat, and often round human face: The term "pudding-face" is a colloquial and somewhat humorous or unflattering descriptor for a face that is notably plump, fleshy, and round in shape, resembling the soft, rounded form of a pudding.

Usage

• The word "pudding-face" is a compound noun used informally. It typically functions as a singular, countable noun.
• It is often used in a descriptive, and sometimes mildly insulting or teasing, manner to comment on someone's facial appearance.
• Example: "The cartoon character was drawn with a classic pudding-face, complete with rosy, chubby cheeks."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The actor was known for his youthful, pudding-face, which made him perfect for comedic roles.
  • He was often teased in school for his pudding-face, but he grew into his features as an adult.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically or in similes to describe inanimate objects that have a soft, round, and featureless appearance.
  • The old, deflated football had a sad, pudding-face look about it.

Variants and Related Words

• Pudding-faced (adj): Having a face like a pudding; having a large, round, fat face.
  • The pudding-faced baby smiled gummily at the camera.

Synonyms

• Moonface: A face that is full and round like a moon.
• Chubby-faced: Having a plump face.
• Rotund face: A face that is round and plump.

Antonyms

• Gaunt face: A thin and bony face.
• Angular face: A face with sharp, defined features.

Notes

• "Pudding-face" is considered informal and can be perceived as impolite or offensive if used directly to describe a person. Its use is generally confined to casual speech, descriptive writing, or humor.
• The term derives from the word "pudding," a soft, dense dessert, to emphasize the roundness and softness of the facial features.

Noun

1. a large fat human face