moppelig
German
Alternative forms
- möppelig
Etymology
20th century, from West Central German dialects. Perhaps eventually related with Mops, but probably not a direct derivative.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈmɔpəlɪç/
Adjective
moppelig (strong nominative masculine singular moppeliger, comparative moppeliger, superlative am moppeligsten)
- (colloquial) podgy; chubby (slightly, but nevertheless unpleasantly, fat; roundish, rotund, of the body or face)
- Antonym: schlank
Related terms
- Moppel (perhaps a backformation)