humorous a layer of extra fat around the middle of a person's body.
You wouldn't want me to lose my love handles, would you?
love handles
noun a roll of fat on either side of the body, just above the waist US, 1970
love handles
slang An accumulation of fat around one's midsection. I need to go back to the gym and start working out again if I want to lose these love handles in time for the wedding.
(love) handles
n. rolls of fat around the waist that can be held on to during lovemaking. Ted worked out daily, trying to get rid of his love handles.