What does big-boned mean?
Big-boned means Of a person or animal: large but not obese..
Big-boned
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Of a person or animal: large but not obese..
Definitions by Sense
- Of a person or animal: large but not obese.
- (humorous or euphemistic) Fat, obese.
Example Sentences
[…] big-boned womenfolk strode away from their tea-tables to listen to the imperious Doctor.
Coffins for the Big-Boned. As the media never tires of telling us, America has become a junk-food nation with the fattest population on the planet.
Synonyms for big-boned
Antonyms for big-boned
Related Words
Word Forms
- more big-boned
- most big-boned
- big boned
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for big-boned?
Common synonyms include robust.
What is the opposite of big-boned?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use big-boned in a sentence?
[…] big-boned womenfolk strode away from their tea-tables to listen to the imperious Doctor.
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