fat

US /fæt/
UK /fæt/
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1.

a natural oily or greasy substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain organs.

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The chef trimmed the excess fat from the meat.
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Eating too much fat can be unhealthy.
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greaseadipose tissue
1.

having a large amount of excess flesh.

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He's trying to lose weight because he's a bit fat.
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The cat grew very fat from eating too much.
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obeseoverweightchubbyplump
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thinslimlean
2.

large in amount or size.

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He received a fat bonus at the end of the year.
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The book was a fat volume with many pages.
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amplesubstantialconsiderable
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smallmeagerthin
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