fat

fat · noun, adjective

imported

Definitions

noun, adjective

  1. 1.

    A natural oily substance found in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around organs.

  2. 2.

    Having a large amount of excess flesh; overweight.

  3. 3.

    Any of a group of natural esters of glycerol and various fatty acids, which are solid at room temperature.

  4. 4.

    Containing much fat; greasy or oily.

  5. 5.

    (Informal) Large or substantial.

Forms

plural: fats

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    fat chance — Very little or no chance (ironic)
  • •
    chew the fat — To chat in a leisurely way
  • •
    the fat of the land — The best or richest of everything
  • •
    fat cat — A wealthy and privileged person

Related words

Antonyms: lean, skinny, slim, thin
See also: obesity, overweight, thin
Synonyms: chubby, obese, overweight, plump

Etymology

From Old English fætt ("fat, fatted, plump"), from Proto-Germanic faitidaz ("fatted"). Related to Old Norse feitr and German fett.