pudding-face
/'pu:diɳfeis/
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Definition
- 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.