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Tub of lard
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an overweight person
Offensive
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
tubs of lard
What is the origin of the term "tub of lard" and how is it used?
"Tub of lard" is a slang term for an overweight person that appeared in English in the 20th century. It uses a vivid metaphor, comparing a person's body to a container of lard to emphasize size and perceived flabbiness. The term is used in informal, mocking, or derogatory contexts, often to insult or ridicule someone's weight. It is vulgar and insulting, never neutral, and conveys strong contempt.
Examples
He cruelly called the guy a tub of lard.
