Prone

[okok]

"This man is fat an prone". What does prone mean when used like that?

[A.Russell]

"lying down"

[Dandelion]

Lying on his stomach with his face downward.

[okok]

Well, yes, that's what all the dictionaries say; but it does not make much sense in this context. My text contrasts the fat and prone man with someone who is lean and does a lot of work, so I thought it might be in the direction of "lazy".

[Dandelion]

The man is probably so fat that he's unable to do anything else.

[okok]

This was probably the intention. Thanks.

[Dandelion]

You're welcome.