batten

¹bat·ten

verb \ˈba-t^ən\

bat·tenedbat·ten·ing\ˈbat-niŋ, ˈba-t^ən-iŋ\

Definition of BATTEN

intransitive verb

1

a : to grow fat b : to feed gluttonously

2

: to grow prosperous especially at the expense of another —usually used with on

transitive verb

: fatten

Origin of BATTEN

probably from Old Norse batna to improve; akin to Old English betera better

First Known Use: circa 1540

Rhymes with BATTEN

fatten, flatten, gratin, Grattan, Latin, latten, matin, paten, patten, Patton, platan, platen, ratton, satin, statin