Definition of fatty
fattier
;fattiest
fattiness
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Examples of fatty in a Sentence
I try to avoid fatty foods.
fatty ground beef that was the cheapest available
Recent Examples of fatty from the Web
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The detox consists of three meals a day that are low in carbs and high in protein and fatty acids.
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Additionally, the no-smell mice only gained 10 percent of their original weight on the fatty diet, while normal mice gained up to 100 percent.
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Broil, bake, poach, or boil your fish so the fatty juices drip away.
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The germ is loaded with protein, B vitamins, several minerals, antioxidants, phytochemicals (biologically active compounds in plants) and essential fatty acids.
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The bed of excrement also contained unusual levels of bile acids and fatty compounds found in the digestive tracts of horses and ruminants.
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Fish with fins — especially salmon, sardines and anchovies — are rich sources of brain-healthy (and heart-healthy) omega-3 fatty acids.
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Obesity has been associated with many GI diseases, such as gallbladder disease; fatty liver disease; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); and cancer of the esophagus, stomach, liver and colon.
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Other contributing factors were her ingestion of multiple unspecified drugs and a buildup of fatty tissue in her arteries.
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14th Century
First Known Use of fatty
14th century
fatty
Definition of fatty
fatties
informal
: one that is fat; especially, disparaging + offensive : an overweight person
Recent Examples of fatty from the Web
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In recent years, coconut oil had been given a pass because of its unique fatty profile.
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1797
First Known Use of fatty
1797
FATTY Defined for English Language Learners
fatty
playDefinition of fatty for English Language Learners
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: containing fat and especially a large amount of fat
FATTY Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of fatty for Students
fattier
;fattiest
: containing or like fat
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