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Word of the Day – Fubsy

By June 29, 2026Word of the Day

Fubsy (adj) (British)

fub-zee

short and stout.

1770–80; obsolete fubs, fub chubby person + -y

Example sentences

“Some might describe me as fubsy, but I’d rather they didn’t. ”

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