podge

pudge (pʌdʒ)

/ (pɒdʒ) /

noun

informal a short chubby person

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Words nearby podge

poddy-dodger, podedema, podesta, podetiiform, podetium, podge, podgorica, podgorny, podgy, podiatric medicine, podiatrist

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Example sentences from the Web for podge

With an impatient motion Podge Byerly snatched at the cards, and they fell to the floor.
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"I believe he is," said Podge, turning to Agnes, who had entered.
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Duff Salter frequently walked almost to her school with Podge Byerly, which was far down in the old city.
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"There is no reason, then, in your present passion," said Podge dryly.
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Agnes left the room, and Duff Salter and Podge were again together.
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