Fat: meaning, definitions and examples
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fat
[ fรฆt ]
describing a person or animal
Having an excessive amount of body fat; overweight.
Synonyms
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.
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
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "fat" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gordo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช fett
๐ฎ๐ฉ gemuk
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะธั
๐ต๐ฑ tลuszcz
๐ฏ๐ต ๅคชใฃใ (futotta)
๐ซ๐ท gras
๐ช๐ธ grasa
๐น๐ท ลiลman
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง๋ฐฉ (jibang)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ tlustรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ tuฤnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ (pร ng)
๐ธ๐ฎ debel
๐ฎ๐ธ feitur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะผัะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแกแฃแฅแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kรถk
๐ฒ๐ฝ grasa
Word origin
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.