put on weight



put on weight

to gain weight; to get fat. I think I am putting on a little weight. I had better go on a diet. He has put on a lot of weight since last year.
See also: on, put, weight

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Luvenia-English
SatchelSACH-əlEnglish (Rare)
Delicia[di'liʃə]
Andro-Croatian, Georgian
CÔMe-French
Chimwemwechim-WEM-waySouthern African, Chewa