The difference between Podgy and Stout

When used as adjectives, podgy means slightly fat, whereas stout means large.

Stout is also noun with the meaning: a dark and strong malt brew made with toasted grain.

check bellow for the other definitions of Podgy and Stout

Stout as an adjective:

large; bulky, thickset; corpulent, fat.
Stout as an adjective (obsolete):

bold, strong-minded; lusty; vigorous; robust; sinewy; muscular.
Stout as an adjective (obsolete):

proud; haughty; arrogant; hard.
Stout as an adjective:

firm; resolute; dauntless.
Stout as an adjective:

materially strong, enduring.

Examples:

"Campers prefer stout vessels, sticks and cloth."
Stout as an adjective:

obstinate.

Stout as a noun:

A dark and strong malt brew made with toasted grain.

Examples:

"Stout is darker, stronger and sweeter than porter beer."
Stout as a noun:

An obese person.
Stout as a noun:

A large clothing size.