Fat: meaning, definitions and examples

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fat

 

[ fรฆt ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

describing a person or animal

Having an excessive amount of body fat; overweight.

Synonyms

obese, overweight, plump

Examples of usage

  • He was teased at school for being fat.
  • She struggled with her weight and was often referred to as the fat girl.
  • The cat became fat after being fed too many treats.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A natural oily or greasy substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain organs.

Synonyms

grease, lipid, oil

Examples of usage

  • The doctor explained that the body needs a certain amount of fat to function properly.
  • The bacon was sizzling in the pan, releasing its fat.
  • She used olive oil, which is a healthier fat option.
Context #3 | Noun

British informal

A police officer.

Synonyms

cop, officer, policeman

Examples of usage

  • The fat approached the group of teenagers to ask them what they were doing.

Translations

Translations of the word "fat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gordo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fett

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gemuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะธั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tล‚uszcz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคชใฃใŸ (futotta)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gras

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grasa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸiลŸman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋ฐฉ (jibang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tlustรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tuฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒ– (pร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ debel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ feitur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะผั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒกแƒฃแƒฅแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grasa

Etymology

The word 'fat' has Old English origins, derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'fet'. Originally, it was used to describe animal fat or grease. Over time, its usage expanded to include the concept of excess body weight. The negative connotations associated with being 'fat' have evolved in modern society with a focus on body positivity and acceptance of diverse body types.

See also: fate, fatness, fattiness, fatty.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,334, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.