Appearance - Body Fat

Here you will learn some English words related to body fat such as "love handles", "double chin", and "beer belly".

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Appearance

the extra mass of fat on each side of a person's waist

a large excess of fat in the middle part of someone's body

a large, protruding stomach, often attributed to excessive alcohol consumption

Ex: He laughed at his own beer belly in the mirror .
baby fat [noun]

the plumpness or chubbiness of a child's body, usually in the form of excess body fat that is commonly seen in infants and young children.

the weight gain that typically occurs during pregnancy and is often retained by a woman after giving birth

cankle [noun]

a person's leg in which the calf and ankle appear to have little or no differentiation, giving the appearance of a single cylindrical shape

Ex: She wore ankle boots that emphasized her cankles .

a condition where the skin on certain parts of the body appears dimpled or lumpy, caused by underlying fat deposits and connective tissue

an excess of fat or skin that causes a fold or second layer to form under the chin, creating the appearance of two chins

fat [noun]

a substance taken from animals or plants and then processed so that it can be used in cooking

Ex: Vegetable fat is often used in baking as a butter substitute .
flab [noun]

soft, sagging body fat that typically hangs or sags, often in areas like the arms, legs, abdomen, or buttocks

the gradual increase in body fat that many people experience as they enter middle age, particularly around the waist and hips

Ex: Due to his sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits , John started experiencing middle-aged spread in his 40s , resulting in a noticeable increase in his waistline .
moobs [noun]

the appearance of male breasts that resemble those of a woman due to excessive fat deposits in the chest area

Ex: He was embarrassed by his moobs while taking off his shirt at the beach .
paunch [noun]

a protruding belly caused by excess fat or lack of muscle tone in the abdominal area

potbelly [noun]

a large, rounded stomach

Ex: The potbelly formed after years of eating too much fast food .

the excess body fat carried by children or teenagers during their development stages

Ex: When I was a child , I had puppy fat , but as I grew older , I lost it through exercise and a healthy diet .