Tonnish

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. A slightly overweight person whose bulk may be considered as somewhat excessive or unwieldy
2. A term describing a person who is somewhat plump or heavyset, often in a comical or exaggerated sense
3. Referring to an individual who appears to carry an excess of weight, typically connoting a jovial or unpretentious demeanor

Etymology: The meaning supplied for this term doesn't match its history. The word means fashionable or stylish, in the manner of high society. It comes from "ton," a term borrowed from French in the 18th century meaning fashion or good style, ultimately from Latin "tonus," "tone." In Regency London, polite fashionable society was known as "the ton," and someone who had its polish was described as tonish. The suffix "-ish" means "like" or "characteristic of," so the adjective describes someone who acts in the manner of that elite world. The spelling with a double "n" is a variant of the same form.

Synonyms: stylish, fashionable, trendy, chic, posh

Antonyms: unfashionable, outdated, drab, plain, shabby