Does This Propinquity Make Me Look Fat? pro·pin·qui·ty noun /prəˈpiNGkwədē/ 1. the state of being close to someone or something; proximity. "he kept his distance as though afraid propinquity might lead him into temptation" 2. technical - close kinship. How does this relate to your weight loss efforts? Join me as we discover the effects of our surroundings!