noun
- ankles that appear thick or swollen, with little or no visible distinction between the calf and ankle
Usage: informal; often considered a blend of 'calf' and 'ankles'; typically used in casual or humorous contexts
Examples
- She complained about developing cankles after gaining weight.
- Swollen cankles can be a sign of water retention or poor circulation.
- He joked that his cankles made it hard to find shoes that fit properly.
- Some people experience cankles during pregnancy due to fluid buildup.
- The fitness trainer suggested that regular exercise might help reduce the appearance of cankles.