pear-shaped

American  

[pair-sheypt] / ˈpɛərˌʃeɪpt /

adjective

1. having the shape of a pear; tapering near the top and bulging toward the base or bottom.

   a pear-shaped vase.

2. (of a vocal tone) clear, resonant, and without harshness; full-bodied.

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Etymology

Origin of pear-shaped

First recorded in 1750–60

Example Sentences

Morris Commercial said the reimagined van would retain a number of its original features, including the pear-shaped grille.

From BBC

Westinghouse built the silver, pear-shaped device in 1937 and it became known as the “world’s first industrial atom smasher.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"I was doing really well until 22 miles when I blew it. I lost my balance and it all went a bit pear-shaped," he says.

From BBC

If anything goes wrong or pear-shaped I'll come and get you'.

From BBC

“It doesn’t matter what I think. I’m not the alpha. I’m just a helper. I’ll do what I’m told and keep my mouth shut. Even when this whole thing goes pear-shaped.”

From Literature