fatty
/'fæti/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Containing or composed of fat: Used to describe food, tissue, or substances that have a high proportion of fat.
- Greasy or oily in texture or appearance: Having a quality similar to fat.
Noun:
- A rotund individual: (Informal, often derogatory) A person who is overweight or obese.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The doctor advised against eating too much fatty food.
- The steak had a thick layer of fatty tissue around the edge.
- Noun:
- The children cruelly called him a fatty on the playground. (Note: This usage is considered offensive.)
Advanced Usage
- "Fatty acid": (Chemistry/Biology) A carboxylic acid consisting of a hydrocarbon chain, which is a major component of fats.
- Omega-3 is a type of essential fatty acid.
- "Fatty liver": (Medical) A condition characterized by the accumulation of fat in liver cells.
- Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to fatty liver disease.
Variants and Related Words
- Fat (n/adj): The substance (noun) or the quality of having much flesh/fat (adjective).
- Fatten (v): To make or become fat.
- Fatness (n): The state of being fat.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Greasy, oily, adipose (technical), lipid (technical).
- Noun (informal/offensive): Chubby, overweight person, heavy person.
Antonyms
- Adjective: Lean, nonfat, fat-free, skinny.
- Noun (informal): Skinny, beanpole.
Notes on Usage
- The noun form "fatty" used to describe a person is highly informal and offensive. It should be avoided in polite or formal contexts.
- The adjective form is neutral and commonly used in nutritional, culinary, and medical contexts (e.g., , ).
Adjective
- containing or composed of fat
- fatty food
- fat tissue
Noun
- a rotund individual