dad bod

American  

[dad-bod] / ˈdædˌbɒd /

Or dadbod

noun

Informal.

1. a man’s physique that is slightly overweight or flabby but still attractive.

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Etymology

Origin of dad bod

First recorded in 2005–10; dad ¹ ( def. ) + bod ( def. )

Example Sentences

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dad bod

Everyone wants to know if Luka is fit, or lugging around a Doncic dad bod.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2025

On Wednesday, Murs shared a photo of a Daily Mail article dissecting his transformation from having a "huggable dad bod" to a more muscular physique.

From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2025

In July, audiences watched the muscular Chris Hemsworth work off his dad bod in “Thor: Love and Thunder.”

From New York Times ● Sep. 23, 2022

I've always been kind of lean, and now I'm sort of getting dad bod in my 40s.

From Salon ● Dec. 8, 2021

Forget that kale salad and freshly steamed cod — I’m too busy sculpting my summer dad bod.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 24, 2021