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dad bod

slang A physique characterized by moderate chubbiness; the stereotypical physique of a middle-aged dad. The phrase is often used affectionately or approvingly. Aww, I don't care that he's a bigger guy—I like guys with a dad bod.

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Due to this rising trend, plastic surgery is becoming a common Father's Day request as more men consider a surgical assist to enhance their physique and fend off the dad bod for a while longer.

More men undergo plastic surgery, finds study

The article, by American student Mackenzie Pearson - which has been shared tens of thousands of times on Twitter and Facebook - was entitled Why Girls Love The Dad Bod. Mackenzie enthused: "In case you haven't noticed lately girls are all about that dad bod."

She went on to explain the precise physiology of this new category of hunkdom: "The dad bod is a nice balance between a beer gut and working out.

Women need new attitudes to Change

It has been made famous by US student Mackenzie Pearson who blogged: "The Dad Bod says, 'I go to the gym occasionally, but I also drink heavily on the weekends and enjoy eating eight slices of pizza at a time.

Funnily enough most of the audience favoured the Dad Bod over Robocop with one saying, "I'd take him any day."

Dad bods.. or just bad bods?

That's right - three years afterChris Pratt introduced the world to the concept of the dad bod, the alpha males of I'm A Celebrity have been dropping jaws across the country.

I'm A Celebrity gets steamy as Noel Edmonds, Nick Knowles and John Barrowman show off their dad bods; These alpha males haven't been shy about stripping off in the jungle -with jaw-dropping results

What the dad bod is actually a sign of - and why we should celebrate it

What to write in your Father's Day card - and what should never appear on the front; If you're struggling this may prove helpful

Jamie said he was happy with the results but he "probably should embrace the dad bod".

Jamie O'Hara strips off to reveal liposuction results after opening up on body dysmorphia battle; The former professional footballer confessed he went under the knife after suffering from extreme anxiety

What a missed opportunity to celebrate the Dad Bod! To praise men who look like dads really do -- warts and all!

What the dad bod is actually a sign of - and why we should celebrate it; Out of Depth Dad takes a look at the dad bob trend and why we shouldn't be ashamed if it