fatty

¹

[fat-ee]

noun

Informal.

plural

fatties 

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

²

[fat-ee]

adjective

fattier, fattiest 

1. consisting of, containing, or resembling fat.

   fatty tissue.

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

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

Other Word Forms

• fattily adverb
• fattiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fatty¹

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

Origin of fatty²

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

Example Sentences

A new study has found that the benefits of a fatty acid known as eicosapentaenoic acid vary widely from person to person.

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One group received no treatment, the second completed a 30-day swimming routine, and the third both swam and received omega-3 supplements, a fatty acid known for reducing inflammation in chronic diseases.

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In laboratory experiments, scientists treated damaged neurons with specific fatty acid supplements and found that within just 48 hours, the cells regained their energy production and normal activity.

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Nevertheless, Beyem Seyo pack members continued to feast on the valley’s ample supply of cows, which are fatty, tasty and relatively easy to catch.

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One explanation, according to Dr. Nordestgaard, is that high cholesterol contributes to atherosclerosis -- the buildup of fatty deposits in blood vessels.

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Related Words

• greasy 
• oily