The difference between Podgy and Pudgy

When used as adjectives, podgy means slightly fat, whereas pudgy means fat, overweight (pertaining particularly to children), plump.


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  1. Podgy as an adjective:

    Slightly fat.

  1. Pudgy as an adjective:

    Fat, overweight (pertaining particularly to children), plump; chubby.

    Examples:

    "The pudgy child had a difficult time running the mile."

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