full-figured

This page is about the euphemism full-figured

Meaning

(esp. of a woman) fat, overweight or obese

For example

  • I'm not fat! I'm naturally full-figured, and my husband likes me just the way I am.

  • You're not "full-figured"! You're just plain fat because you eat so much!

Note:
Similar euphemisms include heavy, large, cuddly, big-boned, plus-sized and thick.

Quick Quiz

If you've been called "full-figured", you might have

a. a money problem

b. a weight problem

c. a drinking problem
a) a money problem b) a weight problem c) a drinking problem

Contributor: Matt Errey