Definition of "pad out" in English

Verb

1. To add something extra to something to make it appear more substantial.

   • Some students pad out their essays by adding a whole lot of quotes from random sources.
   • Have you heard about girls padding out their bras to make their breasts look bigger?

2. To sleep or go to bed.

   • Because of my job I usually pad out just before nine o'clock.
   • My housemate was very annoyed to find my friends padded out on the lounge room floor this morning.