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Fat

UK /["/fæt/"]/US /["/fæt/"]/

Definition

having too much flesh on it and weighing too much

In simple words: Having a lot of body weight; not thin.

Examples

The fat cat slept on the windowsill.
She added a few fat slices of bacon to the sandwich.
He felt fat after overeating at the buffet.
The fat book was difficult to carry around.
They cook with fat to make the food taste better.
There was a lot of fat in the sauce.
The model was criticized for being too fat for the fashion show.
He was always told he should eat less fat.

Usage notes

Used to describe someone who has excess body weight. Avoid using this word to describe someone in a negative or derogatory way, as it can be considered offensive.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a big, round cat – when you see it, you say, 'That cat is fat!'

Collocations

be
feel
look
enormously
hugely
immensely
big fat
be
feel
look
enormously
hugely
immensely
big fat

Synonyms

overweight
chubby
plump
heavy
corpulent

Antonyms

thin
slim
skinny

Common mistakes

Using 'fat' to describe a person in a derogatory manner.
Confusing 'fat' with 'overweight'; 'fat' is often viewed as more judgmental.
Using 'fats' instead of 'fat' when describing body shape.

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