Flabby

Pronunciation: /ˈflæbi/

Definitions of flabby

adjective describing something that is soft, loose, and lacking firmness, typically referring to body tissue or muscles

Example Sentences

A1 My cat has a flabby belly.

A2 She felt self-conscious about her flabby arms.

B1 Regular exercise can help tone flabby muscles.

B2 After losing weight, his flabby skin tightened up.

C1 The flabby texture of the meat indicated it was overcooked.

C2 Despite his age, he maintained a firm physique and avoided becoming flabby.

Examples of flabby in a Sentence

formal The doctor advised the patient to exercise regularly to tone up their flabby muscles.

informal I really need to start working out, my arms are getting so flabby.

slang I can't believe how flabby my stomach is after all those holiday treats.

figurative Her argument was weak and flabby, lacking any substantial evidence.

Grammatical Forms of flabby

• past tense: flabbied
• plural: flabbies
• comparative: flabbier
• superlative: flabbiest
• present tense: flabbs
• future tense: will flabby
• perfect tense: have flabbied
• continuous tense: is flabbying
• singular: flabby
• positive degree: flabby
• infinitive: to flabby
• gerund: flabbying
• participle: flabbied

Origin and Evolution of flabby

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'flabby' originated from the Middle English word 'flabbe' which meant soft or hanging loosely.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'flabby' has come to be commonly used to describe a lack of firmness or tone in the body, often associated with excess fat or lack of muscle strength.