The difference between Chubby and Podgy

When used as adjectives, chubby means of a person, slightly overweight, somewhat fat, and hence soft, plump, and rounded, whereas podgy means slightly fat.


Chubby is also noun with the meaning: a chubby, plump person.

check bellow for the other definitions of Chubby and Podgy

  1. Chubby as an adjective:

    Of a person, slightly overweight, somewhat fat, and hence soft, plump, and rounded.

    Examples:

    "Obviously the chubby child was eating too much."

  2. Chubby as an adjective:

    Of a body part, containing a moderate amount of fat.

    Examples:

    "It's quite normal for babies to have chubby cheeks."

  1. Chubby as a noun:

    A chubby, plump person

  2. Chubby as a noun (LGBT, _, slang):

    An overweight or obese gay man.

  3. Chubby as a noun (slang):

    A penile erection, especially when short and with a large circumference; a boner.

    Examples:

    "Hey, Lucius, I just wanted to share a piece of personal information with you. I've got a... a chubby right now because ''[starts screaming]'' This is one of the most awesome experiences of my life!—[[w:Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby]]"

  1. Podgy as an adjective:

    Slightly fat.