NYT Dictionary

PODGY

/ˈpɑd͡ʒi/
AdjectivePODG-ypodg-y · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Slightly fat.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From podge + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

chubbypudgyrotundstoutdumpytubbyadiposebeefybloatedblocky

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2023, 2024, 2026.

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