blubbery

adjective

ˈblə-b(ə-)rē How to pronounce blubbery (audio)
Definition of blubberynext
as in plump
having an excess of body fat a gathering of blubbery walruses basked on the beach

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  1. plump
  2. fat
  3. round
Adjective
  • But instead of the dry, flaky mattes of our youth, these go on buttery soft and manage to cushion lips in peptides, hyaluronic acid, and botanical extracts for a hydrated, plump pout.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Most memorably are the mayor, depicted as a plump Caucasian male who performs Jackson’s famous kick, and the skeleton who dances Jackson’s iconic moonwalk.
    Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • Here are the seven simple and effective ways to drop unwanted body fat.
    Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Salt, fat, formic acid, heat In the new study, the team describes making spaghetti that is only 372 nanometres across.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of fat
Adjective
  • Along with their distinctive, large black eye patches, giant pandas have short limbs and round bodies.
    Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Each door reveals new supplies for DIY activities such as assorted round beads, charms, and thread for DIY friendship bracelets, plus other gifts like nail polish and nail stickers to create festive purple, pink, blue, and yellow manicures.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of round
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