moppelig

German

Alternative forms
  • möppelig

Etymology

20th century, from West Central German dialects. Perhaps eventually related with Mops, but probably not a direct derivative.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmɔpəlɪç/

Adjective

moppelig (strong nominative masculine singular moppeliger, comparative moppeliger, superlative am moppeligsten)

  1. (colloquial) podgy; chubby (slightly, but nevertheless unpleasantly, fat; roundish, rotund, of the body or face)
    Antonym: schlank
  • Moppel (perhaps a backformation)
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