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Meaning of love handles
The primary meaning of "love handles" refers to the excess fat on the sides of the waistline.
Etymology of love handles
The term "love handles" originated in the mid-20th century, with the earliest recorded use in the 1960s.
The etymology of the word is unclear, but it is thought to have been coined as a euphemistic or affectionate term to describe the excess fat that can accumulate on the body as a result of a comfortable or indulgent lifestyle.
Synonyms
flab
fat
flesh
adipose tissue
blubber
lard
tallow
suet
corpulence
obesity
stoutness
plumpness
chubbiness
roundness
rotundity
embonpoint
paunch
potbelly
belly
midriff
spare tire
abdominal fat
visceral fat
subcutaneous fat
body fat
excess fat
fatty tissue
jowls
double chin
folds
bulges
protrusions
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "love handles" are the folds of flesh at the sides of the waistline, especially when they are considered to be a sign of having eaten and drunk well.
- * The term is often used informally to describe the excess fat that accumulates on the hips and lower back.
Usage Examples
- She's been trying to lose her love handles by exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet.
- * He's self-conscious about his love handles and avoids wearing tight-fitting clothes.
- * The new exercise program targets the love handles and other areas of the body where fat tends to accumulate.
Antonyms
slimness
leanness
thinness
gauntness
emaciation
boniness
skinniness
svelteness
athleticism
muscularity
tonedness
fitness
healthiness
wellness
trimness
compactness
neatness