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

And don’t get complacent with your dad bod.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

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

It makes little sense to have another actor don the dad bod if one presumes Thor stayed around the same age as he dropped weight.

From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2022

In a recent Zoom interview, he spoke with Salon about playing Mikey, an aging narcissist with a dad bod, and making "Red Rocket."

From Salon • Dec. 8, 2021

I’ve a typical dad bod, that’s clear: Chubby cheeks, flabby arms, pudgy rear.

From Washington Post • Nov. 24, 2021