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dad bod

or dad·bod

[ dad-bod ]
/ ˈdædˌbɒd /
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noun Informal.
a man’s physique that is slightly overweight or flabby but still attractive.
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Origin of dad bod

First recorded in 2005–10; dad1 + bod
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How to use dad bod in a sentence

  • Researchers from the University of Southern Mississippi found that women perceived men with dad bods to be better parenting material than more toned gym rats.

    Discover the Science of Fatherhood|Sean Culligan|June 18, 2021|Ozy
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