fatty

adjective

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fat·ty | \ ˈfa-tē

fattier; fattiest

Definition of fatty

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

2 : greasy

3 : derived from or chemically related to fat

fatty

noun

plural fatties

Definition of fatty (Entry 2 of 2)

informal

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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for fatty

Synonyms: Adjective

adipose

Antonyms: Adjective

defatted,
lean

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 It was made from soy lecithin—basically a fatty emulsifier—and Bob Goldberg, cofounder and CEO of Follow Your Heart, used it on everything. — Larissa Zimberoff, Wired, 1 June 2021 The fatty fruit is rich in folate, with 81 micrograms (0.0000028 ounces) per 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of avocado, according to the USDA. — Megan Marples, CNN, 31 May 2021 Coconut oil is packed with vitamin E, antioxidants and natural fatty acids that will help hydrate skin and nourish hair. — Marielle Marlys, Good Housekeeping, 27 May 2021 The stand became known for the addictive suadero tacos, a cut of beef favored for its fatty flavor. — Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2021 The rib bones are thick and adorned by a large layer of fatty beef, and come in racks of three ribs. — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 24 May 2021 Neither of us knew what was in it: 12 micrograms of RNA, packaged in tiny fatty bubbles, that might save me from getting sick or dying—or a few milliliters of saltwater. — Martin Enserink, Science | AAAS, 24 May 2021 The man clearly likes his fatty toro, a broad sake selection and fresh fish shipped in daily from Japan. — Dan Carson, Chron, 3 May 2021 This is not a restaurant that prides itself on restraint: If big corporate dining ever comes back, $36 fatty tuna with caviar is sure to follow. — BostonGlobe.com, 27 Apr. 2021 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, 19 June 2017

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