baby fat

[bey-bee fat]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of baby fat¹

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.

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The baby fat in his jaw tightens.

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She began losing her baby fat.

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“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!”

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She poked Pita’s baby fat and pulled on the dress collar’s silk ribbon bow.

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