beached whale
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Meaning · English
A very obese person.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Last time I was at a movie, this beached whale blocked my view the whole time.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “beached whale” mean?
A very obese person.
Is “beached whale” formal or informal?
beached whale is generally derogatory, slang.