"Molson muscle" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Molson, a popular Canadian beer brand, + muscle. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Molson muscle (uncountable)
  1. (Canada, humorous slang) Beer belly. Wikipedia link: Molson Tags: Canada, humorous, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Anatomy, Drinking, Obesity Synonyms: Molson's muscle, Molson-muscle Synonyms (paunch attributed to beer): beer baby, beer belly, beer gut, beer muscles, German goiter

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