Definitions

1. noun

a large, stout person, typically a man; a person who is excessively fat or corpulent

“He was the life of the party, a true Falstaff, with his booming laugh and larger-than-life personality.”

2. proper noun

a fictional character, a fat knight created by William Shakespeare in his plays Henry IV, Part 1 and Henry IV, Part 2

“The character of Falstaff is known for his wit and his ability to poke fun at himself.”

3. adjective

excessively fat or corpulent, especially in a comically exaggerated way

“He was a Falstaff of a man, with his massive belly and booming laughter.”