- “The dad bod is a new trend and fraternity boys everywhere seem to be rejoicing. Turns out skipping the gym for a few brews last Thursday after class turned out to be in their favor.”
Dadbod
noun; compounding and Clipping
A dadbod refers to a body type characterized by an odd combination of fitness and unhealthiness. One with a dadbot may, for example, have broad shoulders and large biceps but a beer gut as well. Generally, those with a dadbod were once relatively fit, but, after having kids, staying in shape was no longer of the highest importance. As a result, the former toned body becomes rather soft and unfit when compared to its former self.
Etymology : The word dadbod is a compound of the two words “dad” and “body.” The latter is clipped from “body” to “bod” as well. The term was coined by Mackenzie Pearson of Clemson University who wrote a piece in a Clemson University affiliated newspaper titled “Why Girls Love the Dad Bod.”
Source : https://www.theodysseyonline.com/dad-bod
Last modified: 7 December 2019