Built for comfort

adj.

Heard in Waterford

-usually followed with 'rather than speed' another way of saying fat or overweight. derived from the automotive industry; implying a person may not be physically attractive but makes a good partner in the long run. See also 'well-upholstered'.

Jayz girl, yer fella ye pulled in rubies was built for comfort, he's well-upholstered

Posh English

Good gracious girl, the fellow you secured at the nightclub was built for comfort rather than speed, as he is rather amply proportioned.

Related terms

• Well-upholsteredA polite yet satirical way of saying 'overweight' or fat. See also: Built for comfort.
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