dad bod

or dad·bod

[ dad-bod ]

noun

, Informal.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dad bod¹

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

Example Sentences

Researchers from the University of Southern Mississippi found that women perceived men with dad bods to be better parenting material than more toned gym rats.

From Ozy