bodied

[bod-eed]

adjective

1. having a body of a specific kind (used in combination).

   a flat-bodied fish; a wide-bodied car.

-bodied

adjective

1. (in combination) having a body or bodies as specified

   able-bodied

   long-bodied

   many-bodied

Word History and Origins

Origin of -bodied¹

body + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Millions use the programs nationwide, and the administration said it is seeking to give states more responsibility and flexibility on how they are run, while also proposing “able bodied adults” only receive rental assistance for two years, thus ensuring most funds flow to the elderly and disabled.

From Los Angeles Times

He bodied Walker at one stage, put him on the ground.

From BBC

In the end, though, we couldn't resist the fun factor of Get Me Bodied - a big Hollywood production, with choreography inspired by Bob Fosse's Sweet Charity, and cameos from Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and Solange Knowles.

From BBC

Maysmith’s group is trying to appeal to young voters with an animated YouTube video about how “Biden bodied big oil” by pausing new liquid natural gas export terminals.

From Los Angeles Times

“They were the more physical team. They bodied us, bullied us on screens, got through stuff, distorted screens, everything. … You have to credit them for that. They were the more physical team, the team with more physicality and force on both ends of the court.”

From Seattle Times