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phat

adjective \ ˈfat \

Definition of phat

phatter; phattest
slang
: highly attractive or gratifying : excellent
  • a phat beat moving through my body
  • —Tara Roberts

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Examples of phat in a Sentence

  1. That song has a phat beat.

  2. fans agree that the rapper's latest CD is totally phat

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Origin and Etymology of phat

probably alteration of 1fat

PHAT Defined for English Language Learners

phat

adjective

Definition of phat for English Language Learners

  • : very attractive or appealing

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