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PYKNIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does pyknic mean?
• PYKNIC (adjective)
The adjective PYKNIC has 1 sense:
1. having a squat and fleshy build
Familiarity information: PYKNIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having a squat and fleshy build
Synonyms:
endomorphic; pyknic
Context example:
a pyknic practical joke
Also:
fat (having an (over)abundance of flesh)
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