Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: fleshy
IPA transcription: [fl'ɛʃi]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: fleshy, heavy, overweight
    Meaning: usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
Usage examples
  • Old Hucks could go out before breakfast and bring in an ample supply of speckled beauties for Mary to fry; but Uncle John's splendid outfit seemed scorned by the finny folk, and after getting her dress torn in sundry places and a hook in the fleshy part of her arm Patsy learned to seek shelter behind a tree whenever her uncle cast his fly.