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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 buildplay

  Familiarity information: PYKNIC used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PYKNIC (adjective)


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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