Fat

Quick meaning: Fat is an adjective meaning (sometimes derogatory) Carrying more fat than usual on one's body; plump; not lean or thin.

Meaning

(sometimes derogatory) Carrying more fat than usual on one's body; plump; not lean or thin.

More Meanings

1. Thick; large.
2. Bulbous; rotund.
3. Bountiful.
4. Oily; greasy; unctuous; rich (said of food).
5. Fertile; productive.
6. Rich; producing a large income; desirable.
7. (obsolete) Exhibiting the qualities of a fat animal; coarse; heavy; gross; dull; stupid.

Example Sentences

The fattest pig should yield the most meat.

The fat man had problems going through the door.

The fat wallets of the men from the city brought joy to the peddlers.

Because, really, who would like the fat girl? Sebastian said I was crazy for thinking that.

Word Forms

• fatter
• fattest
• fats
• fatting
• fatted

Synonyms for fat

Depending on context, synonyms include chubby, chunky, corpulent, lardy, obese, overweight.

Antonyms for fat

Common opposites include skinny, thin, lean, thinness, leanness, nonfat.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include corpulent, pudgy, portly, plump, chubby, podgy.

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