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# dad bod

noun phrase (a dad bod, dad bods)

«dad bod» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(slang, humorous) a man's body that is a bit soft and round, not very fit or muscular, like many fathers.

### In the lessons

Jokey modern slang used on social media, in magazines and between friends; can be teasing or affectionate. All regions.

### Examples

- My dad says his dad bod is a sign of good cooking.
- Chat: «Me after the holidays: full dad bod.»
- The magazine said the dad bod is fashionable now.
- He swapped the gym for pizza and got a dad bod.
- The actor showed off his dad bod at the beach.
- Dad patted his tummy: «It's a dad bod, it's earned.»

### Note

It means «a bit chubby, not fit». You don't have to be a dad. Teasing a stranger about it is rude.