Meaning of girthly | Babel Free

Definitions

Relating to or characterised by girth; girthy

Examples

“Portly mammas with millions, girthly dames with dollars to burn, and lordly ladies overloaded with variegated wherewithal, flocked to the waters which brought them comfort and something less than immoderate avoirdupois.”

“Our observer of all this was himself no novice at girthly matters.”

“I'd once heard Thomas describe Moll as 'girthly', and for the briefest moment I was tempted before opting for something less offensive but as indisputable: 'Moll's the one doing all the talking.'”

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