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German
Etymology
20th century, from West Central German dialects. Perhaps eventually related with Mops, but probably not a direct derivative.
Pronunciation
Adjective
moppelig (strong nominative masculine singular moppeliger, comparative moppeliger, superlative am moppeligsten)
- (colloquial) podgy; chubby (slightly, but nevertheless unpleasantly, fat; roundish, rotund, of the body or face)
- Antonym: schlank
- Moppel (perhaps a backformation)