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flabbyhaving soft, loose flesh; lacking firmness or muscle tone

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having soft, loose flesh; lacking firmness or muscle tone

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflæbi/

Korean meaning: (살이) 축 늘어진, 탄력 없는, 처진

Korean pronunciation: **플래**비

Example Sentences

  • His flabby belly jiggled like jelly every time he laughed.
  • She decided to hit the gym after noticing her flabby arms in photos.
  • The flabby security at the event allowed party crashers to sneak in.

flabby

ADJECTIVE

//ˈflæbi//

having soft, loose flesh; lacking firmness or muscle tone

flabby concept
💡 Concept

an overweight man lifts his shirt to show his trainer his soft, drooping belly that hangs loosely over his belt. His arms also show loose, hanging skin that jiggles slightly as he moves. The personal trainer points to a workout plan while observing the man's lack of muscle tone. After months of inactivity, his body has lost all firmness and developed this soft, saggy appearance. Other gym members exercise with toned bodies in the background, creating a clear contrast. having soft, loose flesh that lacks firmness or muscle tone

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈflæbi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈflæbi/

🌳Etymology

Rootflab
Suffix--y

Origin

From 17th century English, originally appearing as 'flabby' meaning soft and loose flesh, with 'flab' being created later as a back-formation from the adjective.

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🎵Rhyme

crabbyshabbytabby
crabby
shabby
tabby

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His flabby belly jiggled like jelly every time he laughed.

She decided to hit the gym after noticing her flabby arms in photos.

The flabby security at the event allowed party crashers to sneak in.

😄 Fun example

My cat's flabby belly swings from side to side when she runs.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

saggyloosesoftlimpdroopy

Antonyms

firmtighttoned

Related

flabflaccidslackmusclefitness