obese -
Extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health
The WHO says that obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese.
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glutton -
An excessively greedy eater
Danny was a glutton who spent all of his free time eating.
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whiff -
A smell that is only smelled briefly or faintly
Ted caught a whiff of smoke from a nearby cigarette being lit.
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gulp -
An act of gulping food or drink
Sweating from the heat, Roger took a big gulp of water to cool down.
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chubby -
Plump and rounded
Layla's baby boy was chubby for his age, but he would probably lose the weight as he got older.
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burp -
The noise made by air released from the stomach through the mouth
Joe realized he shouldn't have over-eaten at lunch when he felt the burp emerging from his mouth during his important job interview.
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roly-poly -
(of a person) having a round, plump appearance
Santa Claus' jolly nature is due in part to his roly-poly body.
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quiver -
To tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
When his mother removed his pacifier, the baby's lips began to quiver before he started to cry.
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shiver -
(of a person or animal) To shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited
Genevieve was wearing five layers of clothing, yet kept shivering in the December weather.
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snooze -
Have a short, light sleep
Bob snoozed at his desk until his boss had to wake him up.
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numb -
Being unable to feel something, physically or emotionally.
When Bill's wife told him she wanted a divorce, for quite a while he just felt numb, and couldn't respond.
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swaddle -
To wrap someone, especially a baby, in garments or cloth
