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Vocabulary Entry
potbelly
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A large, protruding belly similar to that of a pot.
Example Sentences
"After many years of eating poorly, he developed a noticeable potbelly."
"The old man laughed heartily, making his potbelly jiggle."
"She teased him about his potbelly after he finished the large meal."
V
verb
To develop a potbelly; to gain weight around the abdomen.
Example Sentences
"If he keeps eating like that, he will potbelly in no time."
"The sedentary lifestyle led many to potbelly as they aged."
"Working long hours without exercise can cause you to potbelly."
A
adjective
Having a potbelly; bulging in the stomach area.
Example Sentences
"The potbelly man struggled to fit into his old pair of pants."
"He had a potbelly appearance, which was accentuated by his tight shirt."
"She noticed the potbelly figure of the man sitting at the bar."