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portly

adjective

Euphemisms for ‘fat’

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
P
Ends with
Y
Contains
OR
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

ˈpɔːtli

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Euphemisms for ‘fat’

    “Men are portly and women are stout”

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Example Sentences

Men are portly and women are stout

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