big boned



big boned

1. Literally, having a larger bone structure than the average of one's demographic. Some people are naturally big boned, offering them a broader frame or greater height than others. It is often the big-boned men and women of the family who work the farm.
2. A euphemism for being overweight or obese, usually used as an excuse for one's size. I know that people think I have an eating problem, but really I'm just big boned!
See also: big, bone

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Machalat-Biblical Hebrew
Genowefage-naw-VE-fahPolish
Zaboulon-Biblical Greek
DiederikDEE-də-rikDutch
NicolÒnee-ko-LOItalian
Salvatrice-Italian