fat

/fæt/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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