as in greasy
containing animal fat especially in unusual amounts fatty ground beef that was the cheapest available

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Recent Examples of fatty When this protein was affected by fatty foods, neurons went into overdrive, leading to memory problems. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025 According to a press release on September 2, LanzaTech has been working with partners to develop a follow-up fermentation process to convert ethanol into fatty oils from which SAF can also be manufactured. Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Slightly thicker slices can work well for fattier, more tender cuts. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025 Scientists at Rome's Central Restoration Institute ran solubility tests and found no traces of sugars or proteins, just fatty substances like waxes and resins. Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fatty
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  • Wispy ’90s bangs are notoriously finicky—they’re so lightweight that the slightest brush against your forehead can leave them greasy and flat.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
  • The silky, lightweight formula melts right in and leaves behind a natural, glowy tint that evens things out without feeling heavy or greasy.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The air—the air was too thick with adipose food-truck fumes.
    Kent Russell, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
  • This compound is believed to target adipose fat tissue, including the stubborn fat that many of us suffer from in the abdomen area.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 2 June 2023

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“Fatty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatty. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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