dad bod

or dad·bod

[ dad-bod ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a man’s physique that is slightly overweight or flabby but still attractive.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dad bod¹

First recorded in 2005–10; dad ¹( def ) + bod ( def )

Example Sentences

Mr. Evans left for a workout, saying he doesn’t want “dad bod.”

From New York Times

Not everyone is totally convinced Dunkleosteus rocked a dad bod.

From New York Times

Admittedly, the birth of his daughter, Grace, in 2021 and the intricacies of being a first-time father and trying to operate within the structure and limited free time of being a Major League Baseball player had left Gonzales with a bit of a “dad bod” in 2022.

From Seattle Times

But then when I do find a shirt that’s “regular fit” or “relaxed fit” or “Dad bod fit,” I have to make sure it has a pocket over the left breast.

From Washington Post

In July, audiences watched the muscular Chris Hemsworth work off his dad bod in “Thor: Love and Thunder.”

From New York Times