Definition

The condition of having a large belly or abdomen.

Example

His paunchiness made it difficult for him to find clothes that fit well.

Conversation

Have you noticed that my paunchiness has increased lately?

Yeah, I thought it was just winter weight, but it seems more than that.

I guess I need to start exercising again to reduce this paunchiness.

That sounds like a good plan; a little workout could really help!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Paunchiness → It is formed from "paunch" (from Middle English *paunche*, meaning a large belly or stomach) and the suffix "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "paunchiness" refers to the quality of having a large belly or being pot-bellied.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'paunch' as a large belly, and '-iness' indicates a quality. So, paunchiness describes the quality of having a large belly.

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