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Lardass
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a very overweight or obese person with prominent buttocks, often seen as lazy or sluggish
Dialect
American
AmericanOffensive
Slang
Vulgar
Grammatical Information
What is the origin of the term "lardass" and how is it used?
"Lardass" is a vulgar English slang term that emerged in the mid-20th century, combining "lard," a fatty substance, with "ass," referring to the buttocks. The term vividly labels a person who is very overweight or obese, often implying laziness, sluggishness, or gluttony. It is used in informal speech, usually as an insult or crude joke, and is highly derogatory and offensive, targeting both physical appearance and character.
Examples
That lardass can barely fit into the airplane seat without spilling over into mine.
