bodied

Everyday

1. Having a certain kind of body, used after another word: able-bodied, full-bodied, big-bodied. tree →
2. (rare, verb past) From «body forth», to give a shape to an idea (old, literary). tree →

In the lessons

Almost always in compound words: an able-bodied person (fit and healthy), a full-bodied flavour (strong and rich), a slim-bodied insect. In slang, «got bodied» means badly beaten in a game or argument.

Examples

• Every able-bodied man helped to fight the fire. tree →
• The coffee has a full-bodied taste. tree →
• A long-bodied dog like a dachshund. tree →
• The beetle is round-bodied and shiny. tree →
• (slang) We got bodied in the final, 5–0. tree →

Note

Rarely used alone; usually with a hyphen: able-bodied, full-bodied. Use «disabled» and «non-disabled» respectfully; «able-bodied» is common but some people prefer «non-disabled».