squab

/skwɑb/
noun
  1. A young pigeon, especially one raised for food.
    • Squab is considered a delicacy in some cuisines.
    • The farmer raised squab for the local market.
    • The restaurant served roasted squab with herbs.
  2. A short, fat person (often used playfully).
    • The baby was a cute little squab.
    • He called his chubby cat a squab.
    • The little squab waddled across the playground.
adjective
  1. (of a bird) young and newly hatched; also, short and plump.
    • She described the puppy as squab and cuddly.
    • The squab chicks huddled together in the nest.
    • The squab pigeon was too young to fly.
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