noun
General Slang
dad bod
DAD BOD · noun · informal
A soft, moderately fit build — muscle under some fat.
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A body type that's neither ripped nor obese — some muscle softened by a layer of fat, stereotypically a settled-down guy who used to train.
“He let his physique slide into full dad bod after the kids arrived.”
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dad bod In A Sentence
He let his physique slide into full dad bod after the kids arrived.
Origin & Usage
Popularized around 2015 as a mainstream body-image term embraced online.
Variants
dadbod
People Also Ask
What does dad bod mean?
It describes a soft but not overweight build — a bit of muscle padded by some fat, like a guy who trains occasionally but enjoys pizza and beer.
Is dad bod an insult?
Not usually. Since going mainstream around 2015 it's often used affectionately or even as a compliment, though it can be teasing depending on tone.
How do you get rid of a dad bod?
Consistent resistance training plus a modest calorie deficit will strip the fat layer and firm up the muscle underneath.
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