Dad Bod

Pronunciation: /dæd bɒd/

Definitions of dad bod

noun a slang term referring to a physique characterized by a slightly overweight or soft body, typically on a man who is a father

Example Sentences

A1 My dad has a dad bod.

A2 He used to have a six-pack, but now he's rocking the dad bod.

B1 The term 'dad bod' refers to a physique that is slightly overweight but still attractive.

B2 Some people find the dad bod more appealing than a super fit body.

C1 Despite his dad bod, he is still confident and comfortable in his own skin.

C2 The dad bod trend has gained popularity in recent years, celebrating a more realistic body image for men.

Examples of dad bod in a Sentence

formal The concept of the dad bod has gained popularity in recent years, referring to a slightly out-of-shape male physique.

informal I'm not too worried about getting a dad bod, I just want to enjoy my food.

slang My dad bod is in full effect after all those holiday meals!

figurative His dad bod is a symbol of his love for good food and relaxation.

Grammatical Forms of dad bod

• past tense: had
• plural: dad bods
• comparative: more dad bod
• superlative: most dad bod
• present tense: has
• future tense: will have
• perfect tense: have had
• continuous tense: is having
• singular: dad bod
• positive degree: dad bod
• infinitive: to have a dad bod
• gerund: having a dad bod
• participle: having had a dad bod

Origin and Evolution of dad bod

First Known Use: 2015 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'dad bod' originated from a 2015 article written by Mackenzie Pearson, a student at Clemson University, titled 'Why Girls Love the Dad Bod.'

Evolution of the word: Since its first known use in 2015, the term 'dad bod' has gained popularity and become widely used in popular culture to describe a physique characterized by a slightly overweight or soft body type typically associated with middle-aged men who may not have a perfect or muscular build but are still considered attractive.