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Definition of lardy

lardy

/ˈlɑːrdi/
lar · dy
Plural:lardies
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• adjective

1

Containing, resembling, or having the greasy texture and consistency of lard.

Example

"The pastry had a rich, lardy crust that was traditional for the local recipe."

2

British (Informal) Overweight, flabby, or corpulent.

Example

"After months without regular exercise, he felt sluggish and a bit lardy."

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• noun

1

British A rich, spiced traditional English bread roll or cake made with lard, sugar, and dried fruit (short for lardy cake).

Example

"She picked up a fresh lardy from the village bakery to serve with afternoon tea."

• Rhymes for lardy

• Nearby Words

lard
larder
lardizabala
lardy
laredo
large
largehearted

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the noun 'lard' (borrowed from Old French 'lart', from Latin 'lardum', meaning bacon fat) combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lardy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lardy
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