Meaning & Definition of Overweight in English
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Overweight
/oʊvərwet/
noun
1. The property of excessive fatness
synonym:
- corpulence,
- overweight,
- stoutness,
- adiposis
adjective
1. Usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
synonym:
- fleshy,
- heavy,
- overweight
Examples of using
Tom's a bit overweight, but formerly he was quite a good athlete.
BMI categories (underweight, overweight or obese) from general reading table are inappropriate for athletes, children, the elderly, and the infirm.
About 100% of American adults are overweight, which isn't good for their health.