DAD BOD

What Does DAD BOD Mean?

DAD BOD means "Dad Body." The term DAD BOD is used to describe a man whose body is not currently toned as a result of living a comfortable life or taking a break from training. A man with a DAD BOD often feels he no longer needs to maintain an attractive physique, having already found himself a partner.

Of interest, the DAD BOD is becoming increasingly popular with women, many of whom are claiming that men with beautiful bodies are often too self-obsessed and less fun to party with.

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When I write DAD BOD, I mean this:

meaning of DAD BOD

A DAD BOD describes a man with a currently untoned body.

Summary of Key Points

"Dad Body" is the most common definition for DAD BOD on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
DAD BOD
Definition:Dad Body
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 1

1: Easy to guess

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of DAD BOD in Sentences

Here is an example of DAD BOD being used in a conversation:
  • Charlie: Hey, you're getting a real DAD BOD there.
  • Jordan: All the better to hug you with, my dear.

An Academic Look at DAD BOD

The term DAD BOD is typically used as a noun. Technically, it is a syllabic abbreviation, which is an abbreviation formed from the initial syllables of multiple words (e.g., Interpol from International Police).

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "middle-aged spread" instead of DAD BOD. 

Example of DAD BOD Used in a Text

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