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Portly Definition & Meaning

portly
adjective
  1. euphemisms for `fat'; "men are portly and women are stout"

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Frequently asked questions

What does portly mean?
euphemisms for `fat'; "men are portly and women are stout"
What part of speech is portly?
Portly is an adjective.

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