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phat

1 American  
[fat] / fæt /

noun

  1. Typesetting. fat.

phat 2 American  

adjective

  1. Slang. great; wonderful; terrific.

phat British  
/ fæt /

adjective

  1. slang terrific; superb

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Usage

What does phat mean? Phat is a slang term that means great or superb, as in The upcoming artist dropped some phat beats on the new rap album. Phat can also be used to describe a person as very attractive, especially a woman who has shapely curves. Example: My friend rides a phat car that looks amazing every time I see it.

Etymology

Origin of phat1

By respelling

Origin of phat2

1960–65, respelling of fat

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