fatty

¹

[ fat-ee ]

adjective

, fat·ti·er, fat·ti·est.

1. consisting of, containing, or resembling fat:

   fatty tissue.

2. Pathology. characterized by overproduction or excessive accumulation of fat.

fatty

²

[ fat-ee ]

noun

, Informal.

, plural fat·ties.

1. Disparaging and Offensive. a person who is overweight or obese (sometimes used as a term of address).
2. a large marijuana cigarette, often shared and consumed by a group, with a shape and size similar to a cigar.

fatty

/ ˈfætɪ /

adjective

1. containing, consisting of, or derived from fat
2. having the properties of fat; greasy; oily
3. (esp of tissues, organs, etc) characterized by the excessive accumulation of fat

noun

1. informal.
   a fat person

Derived Forms

• ˈfattily, adverb
• ˈfattiness, noun

Other Words From

• fatti·ly adverb
• fatti·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fatty¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; fat, -y ¹

Origin of fatty²

First recorded in 1790–1800 fatty ²( def 1 ); 2003 fatty ²( def 2 ); fat, -y ²

Example Sentences

This involves slowly increasing nutrient intake – by around 25% above normal requirements – and eating high-quality, protein-rich foods, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.

From Salon

Escolar is sometimes called the "laxative of the sea" for the effects its fatty acids can have on digestion.

From Salon

Unsaturated fats such as omega-3 fats, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseed, avocados and fatty fish such as salmon can also support a healthy microbiome.

From Salon

"Based on advice from the Environment Protection Authority, we can now confirm the balls are made up of fatty acids, chemicals consistent with those found in cleaning and cosmetic products, mixed with some fuel oil," said New South Wales Maritime Executive Director Mark Hutchings.

From BBC

When they come together, you’ve got a sweet, spicy, fatty and acidic recipe that hits all the notes.

From Salon

Related Words

• greasy
• oily