fat
/fæt/
noun
- A natural oily substance found in animals and plants, used as a source of energy and stored in the body.
- Butter and olive oil are both types of fat.
- The body stores extra calories as fat.
- This meat has a lot of fat around the edges.
- The condition of being overweight; body fat.
- He needs to lose some fat before the summer.
- The diet helped her reduce body fat significantly.
- Too much fat can lead to health problems.
verb
- To make animals or people fatter by feeding them well.
- She fats the chickens with extra grain.
- The farmer fats the pigs before the market.
- They fat the cattle for the winter slaughter.
adjective
- Having a lot of extra flesh on the body; overweight.
- The doctor advised him to exercise more because he was getting fat.
- She felt self-conscious about being called fat at school.
- The cat grew fat from eating too many treats.
- Containing a lot of oil, butter, or grease; rich in fat.
- I try to avoid fat foods when I'm on a diet.
- The bacon was so fat that it left grease on the plate.
- This cheese is very fat and creamy.
- Large in amount or size; substantial.
- The company landed a fat contract with the government.
- She pulled out a fat wallet full of cash.
- He received a fat bonus at the end of the year.
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