dad bod

"dad bod"という表現をご存知でしょうか？

下記の引用を読んでみましょう。


Thurman, 35, has used his own experience to create a workout that dads can do anywhere, anytime. It's fast and efficient, so dads can be too.

Now that I am a father myself I understand how the "dad bod" can creep up on you. When our son was born a few months ago, it was the most amazing experience of my life.
(Lose the 'dad bod' this Father's Day with this 15-minute, do-anywhere workout. ABC News. June 23, 2018.)


"dad"は父親、"bod"は"body"を短くしたものだそうですが、これはいわゆる「出っ腹」のことを指すのではないかと思います。

辞書には載っていないのですが、ウィキペディアによりますと、


Dad bod is a slang term in popular culture referring to a body shape particular to middle-aged men.


という説明と共に、丸みを帯びた腹をした中年男性の写真があります。