pyknic

American

[pik-nik] / ˈpɪk nɪk /

adjective

(of a physical type) having a fat, rounded build or body structure.

noun

a person of the pyknic type.

pyknic British

/ ˈpɪknɪk /

adjective

(of a physical type) characterized by a broad squat fleshy physique with a large chest and abdomen

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Etymology

Origin of pyknic

1920–25; < Greek pykn ( ós ) thick + -ic

Example Sentences

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However, older versions maintained by search engines such as Google and Bing still bore the message "hacked by pyknic" - a possible reference to an obscure hacker or "hacktivist" group.

From Seattle Times

Also defaced by "pyknic" Sunday was a Lady Gaga fan site, Gaga Daily, an act which drew a sympathetic message from the pop star on Twitter.

From Seattle Times

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