fattening
/ˈfætənɪŋ/
adjective
- Tending to make a person or animal gain weight, especially in an unhealthy way.
- The chef created a low-calorie version of the traditionally fattening dish.
- She worried that the holiday meals would be too fattening for her diet.
- Many people try to avoid fattening foods like pizza and ice cream.
noun
- The process of making an animal or person fatter, especially for slaughter or for health reasons.
- The vet recommended a gradual fattening for the underweight dog.
- Farmers monitor the fattening of their pigs to ensure they reach the right weight.
- The fattening of the cattle takes place over several months before they are sold.