moppelig

German

Alternative forms

• möppelig

Etymology

20th century, from West Central German dialects. Perhaps eventually related with Mops, but probably not a direct derivative.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɔpəlɪç/

Adjective

moppelig (strong nominative masculine singular moppeliger, comparative moppeliger, superlative am moppeligsten)

1. (colloquial) podgy; chubby (slightly, but nevertheless unpleasantly, fat; roundish, rotund, of the body or face)

   Antonym: schlank

Related terms

• Moppel (perhaps a backformation)