middle-aged spread



middle-aged spread

Weight that accumulates around a person's midsection due to a decrease in metabolism caused by aging. Barry suddenly started dieting and exercising to prevent the middle-aged spread.
See also: spread

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Acres['eikəz]
Major['meidʒə]
Ramona[rə'məunə]
Adwoa-Western African, Akan
Jamin-Biblical
Jasna-Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Macedonian