puppy fat

/ˌpʌpi fæt/
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Definitions of puppy fat
  1. noun
    fat on the body of a baby or child; disappears at adolescence
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    type of:
    adipose tissue, fat, fatty tissue
    a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
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