fat

³fat

noun

Definition of FAT

1

: animal tissue consisting chiefly of cells distended with greasy or oily matter

2

a : oily or greasy matter making up the bulk of adipose tissue and often abundant in seeds b : any of various compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that are glycerides of fatty acids, are the chief constituents of plant and animal fat, are a major class of energy-rich food, and are soluble in organic solvents but not in water c : a solid or semisolid fat as distinguished from an oil

3

: the best or richest part

4

: obesity

5

: something in excess : superfluity <trim the fat from the news operation — Ray Olson>

— fat·less \-ləs\ adjective

Examples of FAT

1. people with excess body fat
2. a diet and exercise program to help you gain muscle and lose fat
3. Nuts contain a lot of fat.
4. Trim the fat from the meat before you cook it.
5. a diet low in fats
6. fats like butter and olive oil
7. trim the fat off the budget

First Known Use of FAT

14th century

Related to FAT

Synonyms: A-list, aristocracy, best, choice, corps d'elite, cream, crème de la crème, elect, elite, flower, illuminati, pick, pink, pride, priesthood, prime, royalty, upper crust

Antonyms: deficiency, deficit, insufficiency, undersupply

Related Words: establishment, gentry, nobility, quality, society, top, top drawer, upper class; caviar (also caviare); who's who

Near Antonyms: commoners, herd, hoi polloi, masses, millions, mob, multitude, rank and file, unwashed

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