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/fæt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A natural oily or greasy substance occurring in animal and vegetable tissues and serving as a source of energy.
The body needs fat for energy and to absorb vitamins.
Excess body weight; adipose tissue.
He decided to lose the fat by changing his diet and exercising regularly.
verb
To make fat; to enlarge or enrich.
The farmers fatten their livestock before selling them.
adjective
Having a large amount of excess flesh.
The cat is so fat that it struggles to jump onto the sofa.
Having a rich, heavy quality; abundant.
The sauce was too fat for my taste, rich and creamy.
Etymology
Old English 'fǣtt', related to the German 'fett'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fat chance:
A phrase indicating that something is very unlikely.
fat cat:
A wealthy and powerful person, especially in business.
fat-free:
Containing no fat.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Cool or impressive.
That new phone is fat!
Having a lot of something, usually money.
He's got a fat stack of cash.