Paunchy

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔntʃi/

Definitions of paunchy

adjective describing someone who has a large and protruding belly; chubby or overweight in the abdominal area

Example Sentences

A1 The man had a paunchy belly.

A2 She noticed his paunchy appearance after he had eaten too much.

B1 The paunchy chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests.

B2 Despite his paunchy figure, he was surprisingly agile on the dance floor.

C1 The paunchy businessman was known for his extravagant lifestyle.

C2 The paunchy politician tried to project an image of health and vitality during his campaign.

Examples of paunchy in a Sentence

formal The paunchy man struggled to button his suit jacket.

informal My uncle is getting a bit paunchy from all the holiday feasting.

slang That guy at the bar with the paunchy belly kept buying rounds for everyone.

figurative The company's profits were looking a bit paunchy this quarter.

Grammatical Forms of paunchy

• past tense: paunched
• plural: paunchies
• comparative: more paunchy
• superlative: most paunchy
• present tense: paunches
• future tense: will paunch
• perfect tense: have paunched
• continuous tense: is paunching
• singular: paunchy
• positive degree: paunchy
• infinitive: to paunch
• gerund: paunching
• participle: paunching

Origin and Evolution of paunchy

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'paunchy' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'panche' meaning belly or stomach.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'paunchy' has continued to be used to describe someone with a protruding belly or stomach, often associated with being overweight or having a large midsection.