fatso
/'fætsou/
Definition
Noun (informal, often offensive): A derogatory term for a person who is very overweight or obese. It refers to a rotund individual.
Usage
This word is a slang term. It is almost always considered rude, insulting, and offensive. It should be avoided in polite or formal conversation. Its use is typically intended to mock or belittle someone for their weight.
Examples
- The bully in the movie called the other kid a fatso.
- Using a term like fatso is hurtful and disrespectful.
- He was often teased and given the nickname "Fatso" when he was younger.
Advanced Usage / Notes
- Connotation and Appropriateness: "Fatso" is pejorative. Its use reflects poorly on the speaker and can cause significant emotional harm. More neutral or clinical terms like "overweight person" or "person with obesity" are appropriate when such description is necessary.
- Historical/Contextual Use: In very limited, historical contexts (e.g., mid-20th century), it was sometimes used less harshly among close friends or in comedy, but this usage is now widely seen as unacceptable.
Variants and Related Words
- Fat (adj., n.): While the adjective "fat" is the root, it is also often considered impolite when describing a person. The noun "fat" refers to the substance, not a person.
- Chubby (adj.): A more informal but often less offensive term for slightly overweight, especially used for children or in a friendly way.
- Plump (adj.): Suggests a pleasantly full, rounded figure and is generally not offensive.
Synonyms
- Slang/Offensive Synonyms: lardass, blimp, tubby, butterball.
- Neutral/Clinical Synonyms: overweight person, person with obesity, rotund individual.
Idioms / Fixed Phrases
- No direct idioms use this exact word due to its offensive nature. It typically stands alone as a derogatory nickname or insult.
Noun
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a rotund individual
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