Definition

The most having a large belly or abdomen; very fat.

Example

After the holidays, he felt he had become the paunchiest of his friends.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that guy at the gym yesterday?

Yeah, he was definitely the paunchiest one there.

I wonder how he even manages to lift weights like that!

Maybe he just has a lot of determination despite the extra weight.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Paunchiest → It is formed from "paunch" (from Middle English "paunche", meaning a large belly or stomach) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "paunchiest" describes someone or something that has the largest belly or stomach.

Memory Tip

Think of 'paunch' as referring to a large belly, and remember that 'paunchiest' means having the largest belly.

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