dadbods
Soft paternal builds
Dadbods are the physiques of men who've let their bodies soften into middle age—not obese, but carrying extra weight around the middle, with diminished muscle tone.
The term emerged as a counterpoint to idealized male fitness, sometimes celebrated as approachable and unpretentious: He's not hitting the gym anymore, just embracing the dadbod.
Often spelled as two words: dad bod.
State of being dad
- providerOne who furnishes things
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- paternalOf or from father
- matureFully grown or developed
dependable · reassuring · sturdy · solid · huggable · cuddly · teddy bear · comforting
Protruding abdomen
- beer bellyProtruding abdomen from alcohol
- spare tireEmergency replacement wheel
- love handlesFatty tissue at waist
- potbellyProtruding rounded abdomen
soft · unchiseled · untoned · flabby · husky · stocky · thick · pudgy
Prioritizing your own worth
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- inclusivityPractice of welcoming all
- embracingHolding warmly, willingly accepting
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
realism · normalization · appreciation · self-esteem · empowerment · affirmation · nonjudgmental · unconditional
Warm and snug
- relaxedFree of stress
- sedentaryCharacterized by much sitting
- couch potatoHabitual sedentary TV watcher
- leisurelyDone without urgency
laid-back · easygoing · comfort zone · settled · contented · homebody · barbecue · recliner
Spreading quickly online
- InstagramPhoto-sharing social platform
- influencersPeople with online sway
- memesSelf-propagating cultural units
- hashtagLabeled link for posts
social media · mainstream · pop culture · trending · buzzword · celebrities · normcore · millennials
Halfway through adulthood
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- middle-agedIn life's middle decades
- grayingLosing color with age
- baldingLosing hair progressively
slowing down · settled · forty-something · seasoned · mature · letting go
fatherhood
State of being dad
mature · dependable · reassuring · sturdy · solid · huggable · cuddly · teddy bear · comforting · warm
paunch
Protruding abdomen
- beer bellyProtruding abdomen from alcohol
- spare tireEmergency replacement wheel
- love handlesFatty tissue at waist
potbelly · soft · unchiseled · untoned · flabby · husky · stocky · thick · pudgy · doughy
self-love
Prioritizing your own worth
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- inclusivityPractice of welcoming all
- embracingHolding warmly, willingly accepting
authenticity · realism · normalization · appreciation · self-esteem · empowerment · affirmation · nonjudgmental · unconditional · comfortable
cozy
Warm and snug
- relaxedFree of stress
- sedentaryCharacterized by much sitting
- couch potatoHabitual sedentary TV watcher
leisurely · laid-back · easygoing · comfort zone · settled · contented · homebody · barbecue · recliner · weekend warrior
viral
Spreading quickly online
- InstagramPhoto-sharing social platform
- influencersPeople with online sway
- memesSelf-propagating cultural units
hashtag · social media · mainstream · pop culture · trending · buzzword · celebrities · normcore · millennials · Jason Momoa
midlife
Halfway through adulthood
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- middle-agedIn life's middle decades
- grayingLosing color with age
balding · slowing down · settled · forty-something · seasoned · mature · letting go