heavyset

/ˈhɛviˌsɛt/
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Definitions of heavyset
  1. adjective
    having a short and solid form or stature
    “he was tall and heavyset”
    synonyms: compact, stocky, thick, thickset
    little, short
    low in stature; not tall
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