Oatrim
/ˈəʊtrɪm/noun
A gel-like substance derived from hydrolysed oat starch, which consists mainly of dextrins, contains a relatively high proportion of soluble fibre in the form of beta-glucan, and is used as a fat substitute, thickener, or stabilizer in various food products.
Origin
1990s; earliest use found in USA Today. Blend of oat and trim, coined by George E. Inglett; see quot. 1990 and compare the following.
- have someone/thing by the balls
- have someone/thing in mind
- have someone up
- have-something
- have something against someone
- have something at one's feet
- have something coming out of one's ears
- have something in common
- have something off (or down) pat
- have something on good authority
- have something on one's side (or something is on one's side)
- have something (or nothing) to show for
- have something out
- have something to burn
- have something to offer
- have something to one's credit
- have something to say for oneself
- have stars in one's eyes
- have steam coming out of one's ears
- have swallowed a dictionary
- have the advantage of
- have the better of
- have the courage of one's convictions
- have the drop on
- have the face to do something