Definition of Big-boned

1. Adjective. Having a bone structure that is massive in contrast with the surrounding flesh.

Similar to: Robust

Definition of Big-boned

1. Adjective. (&lit .=:) Having large bones. ¹

2. Adjective. (humorous or euphemistic) Fat, obese. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Big-boned

bifurcation
bifurcation lymph nodes
bifurcation of aorta
bifurcation of pulmonary trunk
bifurcation of trachea
bifurcation theory
bifurcations
bifurcative
bifurcous
big(a)
big(p)
big-bang theory
big-bellied
big-boned (current term)
big-box
big-breasted
big-bud hickory
big-chested
big-cone douglas fir
big-cone spruce
big-eared bat
big-enchilada
big-endian
big-eyed scad
big-head
big-headed
big-heads
big-hearted

Literary usage of Big-boned

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Monthly Review by Ralph Griffiths (1801)
"... of the clumsy, big boned, and flat-sided beasts preferred by retailers of meat: but they are greatly superior in their meat, and in cheap feeding. ..."

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