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fattiness

  • a word derived from fatty.
    fatty
    adjective
    consisting of, containing, or resembling fat.

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The balsamic adds a rich, almost fruity, flavor that helps cut the fattiness of the pancetta and the earthiness of the sprouts.

From Salon Nov. 26, 2025

The slaw is simple but packs a lot of flavor, incorporating citrus and mustard, both of which complement the pork and cut through the fattiness.

From Seattle Times Jul. 25, 2023

While the dressing is mayo-based, I like the flavor of mustard to penetrate through, using the mustard’s tanginess to break the creamy fattiness of the mayonnaise.

From Seattle Times Jun. 27, 2023

The stock gets its rich flavor and fattiness from the residual cartilage in the bones.

From Salon May 24, 2022

And the same was true of the many banh mi I’d wolfed down across Houston, and of the backyard cookouts I’d been privy to in Texas: Great care was taken to avoid the pig’s fattiness.

From New York Times Mar. 30, 2022