padding

Definition

  • noun: soft material used to cover a hard surface in order to make it more comfortable
  • noun: material with which something is 'padded'

Examples

  • If you remove the 'padding' from his speech you can see that he offers no new ideas.

  • He hoped that by 'padding' his résumé his lack of experience would be overlooked.

  • These shoes have extra 'padding' in the heel.

Movie quotes

  • (..) so that's, um... I'm happy for you. Yeah... I I knew you wouldn't give a shit. Yeah, well, what can I say? I'm sorry. I don't give a shit. Cool. Never wear padding, OK? Claire, where are you? I can't survive much longer in this sea of penises and I don't know anyone and so... Harry? (..)
    2016 TvShow: Fleabag Title: Episode #1.6 Season: 1 Episode 6