fat

A1
Pronunciation
/fĂŠt/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A specialized animal tissue with a high oil content, used for long-term storage of energy.

2 Definition

A refined substance chemically resembling the oils in animal fat.

3 Definition

That part of an organization deemed wasteful.

Example Sentences
  • We need to trim the fat in this company
4 Definition

An erection.

Example Sentences
  • I saw Daniel crack a fat.
5 Definition

A poorly played shot where the ball is struck by the top part of the club head. (see also thin, shank, toe)

6 Definition

The best or richest productions; the best part.

Example Sentences
  • to live on the fat of the land
7 Definition

Work containing much blank, or its equivalent, and therefore profitable to the compositor.

8 Definition

A fat person.

9 Definition

A beef cattle fattened for sale.

10 Definition

A large tub or vessel for water, wine, or other liquids; a cistern.

11 Definition

A dry measure, generally equal to nine bushels.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make fat; to fatten.

Example Sentences
  • kill the fatted calf
2 Definition

To become fat; to fatten.

Adjective
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

Carrying more fat than usual on one's body; plump; not lean or thin.

Example Sentences
  • The fat man had trouble getting through the door.
2 Definition

Thick.

Example Sentences
  • The fat wallets of the men from the city brought joy to the peddlers.
3 Definition

Bountiful.

4 Definition

Oily; greasy; unctuous; rich (said of food).

5 Definition

Exhibiting the qualities of a fat animal; coarse; heavy; gross; dull; stupid.

6 Definition

Fertile; productive.

Example Sentences
  • a fat soil;  a fat pasture
7 Definition

Rich; producing a large income; desirable.

Example Sentences
  • a fat benefice;  a fat office;  a fat job
8 Definition

Abounding in riches; affluent; fortunate.

9 Definition

Of a character which enables the compositor to make large wages; said of matter containing blank, cuts, or many leads, etc.

Example Sentences
  • a fat take;  a fat page
10 Definition

(originally African American Vernacular English) Excellent; cool; very good.

11 Definition

Sexy.

12 Definition

Rich in texture; prominent.

Example Sentences
  • The song has a phat bass line.