A2 — Elementaryadjective
cicciotto
chubby, podgy (affectionate)
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
paffutotondettograssocciorotondetto
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
magrosnelloesile
Usage note
'Cicciotto', 'paffuto', and 'grassoccio' are all affectionate or softened ways to describe chubbiness, especially for children. 'Tondetto' and 'rotondetto' (slightly rounded) are the most inoffensive, almost endearing.
Example
"Da neonato era cicciotto e paffuto — un bambino sano e in carne."
"As a baby he was chubby and podgy — a healthy, well-fed child."
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