fatty

fat·ty | \ ˈfa-tē

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fattier; fattiest

Definition of fatty

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : containing fat especially in unusual amounts fatty foods also : unduly stout : corpulent

3 : derived from or chemically related to fat

fatty

plural fatties

Definition of fatty (Entry 2 of 2)

informal

: one that is fat especially, disparaging + offensive : an overweight person

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Examples of fatty in a Sentence

Adjective I try to avoid fatty foods. fatty ground beef that was the cheapest available

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective The cholent pot would be filled with whatever lay to hand—typically potatoes, barley, beans, onion and a bit of fatty meat if the household could afford it—and taken by one of the children to the neighbourhood bakery. — The Economist, "Home Entertainment Cholent, a traditional Jewish dish, is a perfect lockdown meal," 27 June 2020 Steam temperatures must be above 200 degrees Fahrenheit to dissolve the fatty envelope, Smith said. — Carmel Kookogey, USA TODAY, "Fact check: Citrus steam cannot kill viruses such as the coronavirus," 26 June 2020 There are fatty pheasants and cookie towers, hunting expeditions and ballroom escapades. — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, "“The Great,” Reviewed: A Proudly Fictional, Pleasurably Vulgar Spin on Catherine the Great," 18 June 2020 Not many organisms produce these essential fatty acids. — Paige Embry, Scientific American, "Slimy Mudflat Biofilms Feed Migratory Birds—and Could Be Threatened," 17 June 2020 Molecules called eicosanoids, which are derived from omega-6 fatty acids, are known to increase blood pressure, trigger the immune response, and exacerbate inflammation, Fine explains. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, "5 Foods to Avoid if You Have Arthritis (and 5 That Might Help), According to Dietitians," 15 June 2020 Beef short rib delivered the same fatty-rich satisfaction as barbacoa at $27 for the four-person take-home kit. — Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, "3 San Antonio restaurants with outstanding takeout: Thai Dee, Cappy’s and Mixtli," 11 June 2020 The smoker transmogrified the fatty cap, turning it into a kind of luscious beef pudding enrobing the steak. — Dominic Armato, azcentral, "Want to cook the best mail order steaks at home? Here's everything you need to know," 10 June 2020 Food sources of vitamin D include fatty fish, eggs, tofu, mushrooms, cheese and fortified milk and juices. — Lisa Drayer, CNN, "Practice sun safety to stay healthy outside during the pandemic," 28 May 2020 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun In recent years, coconut oil had been given a pass because of its unique fatty profile. — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, "Coconut Oil Is Actually Terrible for Your Health," 19 June 2017

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“Fatty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fatty. Accessed 9 Jul. 2020.

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More Definitions for fatty

fatty

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of fatty

(Entry 1 of 2)

: containing fat and especially a large amount of fat

fatty

noun

English Language Learners Definition of fatty (Entry 2 of 2)

informal + offensive : a fat person

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fatty

fat·ty | \ ˈfa-tē

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fattier; fattiest

Kids Definition of fatty

: containing or like fat

fatty

fat·ty | \ ˈfat-ē

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fattier; fattiest

Medical Definition of fatty

1a : unduly stout : corpulent

b : marked by an abnormal deposit of fat a fatty liver fatty cirrhosis

2 : derived from or chemically related to fat

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