person of size



person of size

Politically correct term for an obese or very overweight person. It has been airlines' policy for a number of years to make persons of size purchase two seats on every flight they take.
See also: of, person, size

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Thalia[θə'laiə]
Elliott['elijət]
SalomÃO-Portuguese
HelmuthHEL-mootGerman
JurriaanYUR-ree-ah:nDutch
Edythe-English