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Definition of fatter - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
medicalhaving more body fat
- The cat is fatter than it was last year.
2.
measurementsthicker or wider in size
- This book is fatter than the one I read before.
Origin of fatter
Old English, fætt (fat)
Terms with fatter included in their meaning
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gaining weight
become fat or fatter
body change
process of gaining weight or becoming fatter
body
gain weight or become fatter
Examples of fatter in a sentence
The dog looks fatter than before. The fatter cat couldn't fit through the small door. Her fatter paycheck made her smile.
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- French:plus gros, plus épais, ...
- German:dicker, breiter, ...
- Italian:più grasso, più grosso, ...
- Spanish:más obeso, más ancho, ...
- Portuguese:mais gordo, mais largo, ...
- Chinese:更胖, 更厚, ...
- Japanese:太った, 厚い, ...
- Arabic:أَسْمَن, أسمك, ...
- Hebrew:שָמֵן, עָבֶה, ...
- Russian:толще, шире, ...
- Ukrainian:товстіший, ширший, ...
- Hindi:अधिक मोटा, मोटा, ...
Definition of fat - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
body sizehaving a lot of excess flesh
- He was unusually fat for his age..
2.
foodcontaining a lot of animal or plant oils
- This steak is too fat for my taste.
3.
quantity or sizelarge in amount or size
- They received a fat bonus this year..
4.
landDated fertile or productiveDated
- The farmer owns a fat piece of land.
Noun
1.
cookingsolid or liquid substance used in cooking
- Butter is a common cooking fat.
2.
biologykind of body tissue storing energy
- Fat helps insulate the body's vital organs.
3.
medicalDated person who has much excess body weightDated
- He was often teased for being the fat of the group.
4.
qualityDated the best or richest part of somethingDated
- The fat of the land was theirs to enjoy.
Verb
1.
weight gainintr. become plump or fleshyintr.
- The pigs fat quickly on this feed.
2.
body shapetr. make someone or something plump or fleshytr.
- Rich cream sauces can fat a child quickly.
3.
sportsintr. TECH. US strike the ground before the ball in a poor golf shotintr. TECH. US
- He accidentally fatted the ball into the rough.
Images of fat
solid or liquid substance used in cooking
Expressions with fat
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rich person contributing to political campaigns
The fat cat donated millions to the senator's campaign.
very low likelihood of something happening
He thinks he'll win the lottery? Fat chance!
swollen lip from being hit or hurt
He got a fat lip during the game.
very small amount or nothing at all
He did a fat lot to help us.
content and satisfied, often complacent or privileged
After the promotion, he felt fat and happy.
become gradually fat over time
After college, he started to run to fat.
complete absence or failure of something
After all that effort, we got a big fat zero.
engage in casual conversation without specific purpose
We sat on the porch to chew the fat.
extremely overweight or large in size
After the holidays, I felt fat as a house.
extremely overweight or obese
After the holidays, I felt fat as a pig.
fat enhances taste
In culinary school, students learn that fat is flavor.
phrase used to say something is not useful or helpful
Fat lot of good that did us!
years when there is a lot of money or resources
During the fat years, the company expanded rapidly.
become rich or benefit greatly from something
They grow fat on the misery of others.
temporary fat in children during growth
She lost her puppy fat as she grew taller.
remove unnecessary parts or elements
The company needs to trim the fat from its budget.
fat from animals used in cooking or industry
Animal fat is used in soap and frying.
natural fat on a child's body that disappears with age
The toddler still has some baby fat on his cheeks.
amount of fat in a food product
The yogurt has a low fat content.
type of small, plump rodent often found in fields
The cat chased the fat mouse across the yard..
individual with a large body size
The artist painted a portrait of a fat person.
containing no fat
She prefers fat-free milk in her coffee..
very large or huge in size
He gave me a big fat hug.
fat stored in the human or animal body
Regular exercise helps in reducing body fat.
Origin of fat
Old English, fǣtt (plump)
Examples of fat in a sentence
She felt fat after the holiday feast. The fat sauce left a greasy residue on the plate. I prefer lean meat over fat cuts. He made a fat profit from the investment. The book was so fat it took weeks to read. They cultivated crops on the fat soil near the river.
The valley was known for its fat and lush fields. Chefs often use fat to enhance flavor. Olive oil is a healthier fat option. The doctor explained how fat stores energy. Fat is essential for maintaining body temperature. The fat in the group felt isolated at times. Being the fat, he faced many challenges. They lived off the fat of the business. He always saved the fat of the profits. The calves fat quickly on spring grass. He began to fat during his recovery. They fatted the calves for market. Too many desserts will fat him quickly. She fatted the ball, causing it to land short. The golfer fatted his shot, missing the green.
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- French:gros, matière grasse, ...
- German:dick, Fett, ...
- Italian:cicciotto, sostanza grassa, ...
- Spanish:obeso, grasa, ...
- Portuguese:obeso, gordura, ...
- Chinese:胖, 油脂, ...
- Japanese:太っている, 脂肪, ...
- Arabic:سَمِين, دُهْن, ...
- Hebrew:שָׁמֵן, שֶׁמֶן, ...
- Russian:толстый, жир, ...
- Ukrainian:товстий, жир, ...
- Hindi:मोटा, वसा, ...
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