pyknic

pyk·nic

(pĭk′nĭk)

adj.

Having a short stocky physique.

[From Greek puknos, compact.]

pyk′nic n.

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pyknic

(ˈpɪknɪk)

adj

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

[C20: from Greek puknos thick]

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pyk•nic

(ˈpɪk nɪk)

adj.

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

2. a person of the pyknic type.

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

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Adj.

pyknic - having a squat and fleshy build; "a pyknic practical joke"

endomorphic

fat - having an (over)abundance of flesh; "he hadn't remembered how fat she was"

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