adjective

fat

fat

That is a very fat cat.

That is a very fat cat.

This is a fat piece of meat.

This is a fat piece of meat.

He got a fat check for his work.

He got a fat cheque for his work.

((fat)) + noun. That is a very fat cat.

Synonyms: overweight, plump, chubby; Antonyms: thin, slim, skinny

From Old English 'fætt' meaning 'fatted, fattened'.

Be careful, as calling a person 'fat' can be offensive. 'Overweight' is a more neutral term.

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