phat

¹ American  

adjective

1. Slang. great; wonderful; terrific.

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phat ² American  

[fat] / fæt /

noun

1. Typesetting. fat.

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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

1960–65, respelling of fat

Origin of phat¹

By respelling

Example Sentences

Ly Yong Phat, who couldn’t be reached Tuesday, hasn’t publicly commented on the U.S. sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal

The O'Smach resort and casino -- identified by Amnesty International as a scam compound -- was built by Cambodian conglomerate L.Y.P Group headed by Cambodian senator Ly Yong Phat.

From Barron's

The Treasury said at the time that the resort was owned by Cambodian senator and tycoon Ly Yong Phat.

From The Wall Street Journal

It imposed sanctions, a travel ban and an asset freeze on Ly Yong Phat.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ly Yong Phat, who couldn’t be reached Sunday, hasn’t publicly commented on the U.S. sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal