pudgy

Example Sentences

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The pudgy animals known for their relaxed appearance and calm demeanor gained popularity during the postpandemic period of short, serotonin-inducing videos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Yet the pudgy former late-night sidekick is beguiling viewers on the 34th season of “Dancing with the Stars.”

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2025

The 6-foot-9 Fury has never possessed a classic prizefighter’s physique, but he looked excessively pudgy when he fought Ngannou, and most observers related his poor conditioning to his overall lack of preparation for the bout.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

Pugsley’s pudgy shape is distorted further with wobbly stripes in a hand-knit sweater.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2023

They rode the elevator up to Citra’s apartment with a pudgy woman with a pudgier pug, who was positively terrified.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman