baby fat

American  

[bey-bee fat] / ˈbeɪ bi ˌfæt /

noun

1. the excess fat characteristic of infants and toddlers, typically outgrown later in childhood.

   As your child becomes more mobile, those rolls of baby fat will be replaced by a longer, leaner silhouette.

2. the excess fat or weight acquired by a woman during pregnancy.

   After having my first child, the last thing on my mind was trying to lose my baby fat.

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Etymology

Origin of baby fat

First recorded in 1870–75, referring to the fat on young animals; 1955–60 baby fat for def. 1; 1930–35 baby fat for def. 2

Example Sentences

“He will always be little brother to all of us, with that baby face and the baby fat,” Neilon said.

From Los Angeles Times

The baby fat in his jaw tightens.

From Los Angeles Times

She began losing her baby fat.

From New York Times

“Crust is the foundation of all your pies. Bakers have their preferences of which fat to use, like lard or vegetable shortening, but I’m all about the butter, baby. Fat is flavor, and using a butter with a high fat percentage when making your dough means a pie crust that you’re gonna wanna eat crimp first!”

From Seattle Times

Before the first “Hunger Games” film premiered in 2012, detractors criticized Lawrence for her “baby fat” and “womanly figure,” deeming her inappropriate for the lead character.

From Los Angeles Times