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Girth

usgb/ɡɜːrθ/Volume
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Physical DescriptionPlay
Used to describe someone's body size, often gently implying they're quite wide. SlideAfter the holidays, my uncle's girth seemed to have expanded.
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Not for LengthPlay
Remember, 'girth' is about thickness, not how tall or long something or someone is. SlideThe ancient tree's girth was impressive, unlike its height.
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Neutral TonePlay
The term does not inherently carry judgement, though context might imply it. SlideThe tailor measured his girth with a neutral expression.