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Synonyms for ‘Fat’ that aren’t Cringeworthy…?

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FannyCornforth Thu 12-May-22 10:04:02

Me (natch!)
On a thread, I was going to talk about some dresses that I have bought recently, and I needed to include something along the lines of ‘I am fat’ to explain why I had chosen them.
I know I should just be able to say it, but I don’t like it.
For reference, I’m a bit along the lines of Kirstie Allsop at her largest.

Polly73 Thu 12-May-22 10:03:01

Not sure why you need a word? Are you going to describe yourself on Tinder?

Polly73 Thu 12-May-22 10:01:51

I was a ‘bonny’ baby (fat)

FannyCornforth Thu 12-May-22 09:59:01

Thank you Batty, but I’m not strong either , unfortunately

Lucca Thu 12-May-22 09:58:08

When describing yourself or others ?

aggie Thu 12-May-22 09:57:58

I described my GS as Sturdy and had my head bitten off , actually he is more than Chunky , but I’m keeping my mouth shut ?

henetha Thu 12-May-22 09:57:38

We don't hear much of the word 'plump' these days, do we.

Grandmabatty Thu 12-May-22 09:57:28

I have a teeshirt with the words, 'strong, not skinny' immortalised on it. Would those do?

FannyCornforth Thu 12-May-22 09:55:39

Hello! smile
I am fat.

But I do not like saying ‘I am fat’.

But neither do I like ‘curvaceous’ (probably the best of a bad bunch); ‘cuddly’ (bleugh); ‘curvalicious’ (give me strength); or the word de joure ‘thick’ (confused)

Can you think of any acceptable, non-cringe words for not being slender? Because I can’t

Thank you!