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fat adjective /fæt/ /fæt/ (comparative fatter, superlative fattest) Word Family- fat adjective
- fatty adjective
- fatten verb
- fattening adjective
Idioms jump to other results (of a person’s or an animal’s body) having too much flesh on it and weighing too much- a big fat man/woman
- You'll get fat if you eat so much chocolate.
- He grew fatter and fatter.
- I was ashamed of my fat flabby legs.
Vocabulary Building Saying that somebody is fatSaying that somebody is fat- Fat is the most common and direct word, but it is not polite to say to someone that they are fat:
- Does this dress make me look fat?
- You’re looking fat now.
- Overweight is a more neutral word: It can also mean too fat, especially so that you are not fit.
- Large or heavy is less offensive than fat:
- She’s a rather large woman.
Big describes someone who is tall as well as fat:- Her sister is a big girl, isn’t she?
- Plump means slightly fat in an attractive way, often used to describe women.
- Chubby is used mainly to describe babies and children who are fat in a pleasant, healthy-looking way:
- Tubby (informal) is used in a friendly way to describe people who are short and round, especially around the stomach.
- Stocky is a neutral word and means fairly short, broad and strong.
- Stout is often used to describe older people who have a round and heavy appearance:
- a short stout man with a bald head
- Flabby describes body parts that are fat and loose:
- exercises to firm up flabby thighs
- Obese is used by doctors to describe people who are so fat that they are unhealthy. It is also used in a general way to mean ‘really fat’.
Note that although people talk a lot about their own size or weight, it is generally not considered polite to refer to a person’s large size or their weight when you talk to them.note at thin opposite thinExtra Examples- I was sitting next to a big fat man.
- Try to cut out the foods that are making you fat.
Topics Appearancea1Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbsadverb- enormously
- hugely
- immensely
- …
phrasesSee full entry - (of meat) containing a lot of fat
- thick or wide
- a fat volume on American history
- a big fat envelope stuffed with banknotes
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbsadverb- enormously
- hugely
- immensely
- …
phrasesSee full entry - [only before noun] (informal) large in quantity; worth a lot of money
- a fat sum/profit
- He gave me a nice fat cheque.
More Like This Consonant-doubling adjectivesConsonant-doubling adjectives- big
- drab
- fat
- fit
- flat
- hot
- mad
- red
- sad
- wet
Word OriginOld English fǣtt ‘well fed, plump’, also ‘fatty, oily’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch vet and German feist.
Idioms (a) fat chance (of something/doing something) - (informal) used for saying that you do not believe something is likely to happen
- ‘They might let us in without tickets.’ ‘Fat chance of that!’
- Fat chance of him helping you!
a fat lot of good, use, etc. - (informal) not at all good or useful
- Paul can't drive so he was a fat lot of use when I broke my arm.
it’s not over until the fat lady sings - (saying) used for saying that a situation may still change, for example that a contest, election, etc. is not finished yet, and somebody still has a chance to win it
fat noun /fæt/ /fæt/ Word Family- fat adjective
- fatty adjective
- fatten verb
- fattening adjective
Idioms jump to other results [uncountable] a white or yellow substance in the bodies of animals and humans, stored under the skin- excess body fat
- This ham has too much fat on it.
- Exercise helps you burn off excess fat.
see also baby fat, puppy fatCollocations Diet and exerciseDiet and exerciseWeight- put on/gain/lose weight/a few kilos/a few pounds
- watch/control/struggle with your weight
- be/become seriously overweight/underweight
- be/become clinically/morbidly obese
- achieve/facilitate/promote/stimulate weight loss
- slim down to 70 kilos/(British English) 11 stone/(especially North American English) 160 pounds
- combat/prevent/tackle/treat obesity
- develop/have/suffer from/struggle with/recover from anorexia/bulimia/an eating disorder
- be on/go on/follow a crash/strict diet
- have/suffer from a negative/poor body image
- have/develop a positive/healthy body image
Healthy eating- eat a balanced diet/healthily/sensibly
- get/provide/receive adequate/proper nutrition
- contain/get/provide essential nutrients/vitamins/minerals
- be high/low in calories/fat/fibre/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acids
- contain (no)/use/be full of/be free from additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweeteners
- avoid/cut down on/cut out alcohol/caffeine/fatty foods
- stop/give up/ (especially North American English) quit smoking
Exercise - (British English) take regular exercise
- do moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise
- play football/hockey/tennis
- go cycling/jogging/running
- go to/visit/ (especially North American English) hit/work out at the gym
- strengthen/tone/train your stomach muscles
- contract/relax/stretch/use/work your lower-body muscles
- build (up)/gain muscle
- improve/increase your stamina/energy levels/physical fitness
- burn/consume/expend calories
Staying healthy- be/get/keep/stay healthy/in shape/(especially British English) fit
- lower your cholesterol/blood pressure
- boost/stimulate/strengthen your immune system
- prevent/reduce the risk of heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosis
- reduce/relieve/manage/combat stress
- enhance/promote relaxation/physical and mental well-being
Extra Examples- Are you carrying extra fat around your middle?
- Claims that anti-cellulite creams can break down fat are controversial.
- He had great rolls of fat around his middle.
- His body was all muscle, with not an ounce of fat.
- If you eat too much you will put on fat.
- She was middle-aged and running to fat.
- The waistline is usually the first area where fat accumulates.
- the amount of fat stored in the body
- Aerobic exercise will help you burn off excess body fat.
- Trim any visible fat off the meat before cooking.
- Add the remaining duck fat and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- The only sound from the kitchen was the lamb fat spitting.
- rendered bacon fat
Topics Bodya2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + fatfat + verbphrases- not an ounce of fat
- a roll of fat
See full entry [countable, uncountable] a solid or liquid substance from animals or plants, treated so that it becomes pure for use in cooking- Cook the meat in shallow fat.
Extra Examples- Put the chicken in hot fat and braise thoroughly.
- Remove the turkey from the pan and drain off the excess fat.
Topics Fooda2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + fat- contain
- have
- be high in fat
- …
fat + verbfat + nounSee full entry [countable, uncountable] animal and vegetable fats, when you are thinking of them as part of what a person eats- You should cut down on fats and carbohydrates.
- Stick to foods that are low in fat.
- Is your diet high in fat?
- reduced-fat margarines
see also full-fat, low-fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, saturated fat, unsaturated fatExtra Examples- Avoid excess saturated fats as found in meat, poultry, and eggs.
- Cut down drastically on unhealthy fats.
- Despite its very low fat content, it is deliciously creamy.
- Eat a diet low in total fat.
- Fats contain more calories than carbohydrates for the same weight.
- Ice cream is high in fat and sugar.
- It's easy to cut down on fat without changing your diet too much.
- Reduce saturated fats in your diet.
- She has cut out fat altogether in an effort to lose weight.
- The amount of fat you eat can affect the health of your heart.
- This cheese has a lot of fat in it.
- a reduced-fat diet
- margarines that contain polyunsaturated fats
- the best wholefood sources of healthy fats
- the relationship between fat intake and cholesterol levels
- I prefer to eat fat free yogurts.
Topics Cooking and eatinga2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + fat- contain
- have
- be high in fat
- …
fat + verbfat + nounSee full entry Word OriginOld English fǣtt ‘well fed, plump’, also ‘fatty, oily’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch vet and German feist.
Idioms - (informal) to have a long friendly talk with somebody about something
- Randall stayed chewing the fat for a while.
- They met up once a year to chew the fat about the old days.
live off the fat of the land - to have enough money to be able to afford expensive things, food, drink, etc.
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