Heavyset
(adjective)
- Having a large and solid build.
- Being overweight or having a lot of weight on the body.
Origin:
The word "heavyset" likely originated in the late 19th century, coming from the idea of being heavily built or having a large and solid build.
Examples:
- The wrestler was a heavyset man.
- She was always conscious of her heavyset figure.
- The boxer was a bit heavyset for his weight class.