spuddy
Definition
- Adjective (informal, chiefly British):
- Short and stout: "spuddy" describes a person who is squat, thick-set, or having a stocky, plump build. The term is derived from "spud" (a potato), evoking the shape of a round, chunky potato.
- Potato-like: Occasionally used to mean resembling a potato in shape or texture, but this is rare.
Usage Examples
- (He was short and stout.)
- (He had a stocky, thick-set physique.)
- (Her plump, stubby fingers.)
Advanced Usage
- "Spuddy" as a mild insult: In informal British English, calling someone "spuddy" can be a light-hearted or teasing way to refer to their short, round build.
- Don't be so spuddy — eat your greens! (Playfully chiding someone for being stout.)
- No common compound or idiomatic uses: "Spuddy" is a standalone adjective with no widely recognized phrasal verbs or idioms.
Variants and Related Words
- Spud (noun): a potato; also an informal term for a short, thick person.
- He's a real spud, always sitting on the couch. (He is a lazy, stout person.)
- Spuddy (comparative: spuddier; superlative: spuddiest).
- Of the two brothers, the younger one is spuddier. (More stout.)
Synonyms
- Stocky: having a solid, sturdy body build.
- Stubby: short and thick in form.
- Squat: short and low to the ground.
- Chubby: slightly fat in a pleasant way (often used for children).
- Dumpy: short and plump, often with a negative connotation.
Antonyms
- Lanky: tall and thin.
- Svelte: slender and graceful.
- Slim: thin in build.
Phrasal Verbs
- None: "spuddy" is not used in phrasal verbs.
Related Idioms
- "As spuddy as a potato": a rare, informal simile meaning very short and stout.
- The bulldog was as spuddy as a potato. (Extremely stocky.)