Fatten up Meaning in English
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Definition
To make someone or something gain weight by feeding them more food than usual. Often used for animals before they are sold or eaten, but can also be used humorously for people.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often playful. Common with animals (like "fatten up the pigs"), but can be used jokingly for people ("trying to fatten you up"). Not usually used for serious or medical discussions about weight.
Example Sentences
Grandma tries to fatten up her grandchildren with cookies.
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Farmers fatten up cows before selling them.
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You've lost weight! Let me fatten you up with a good meal.
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They serve huge portions at that restaurant to fatten up their customers.
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The bear needs to fatten up before hibernation.
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We need to fatten up the chickens before winter.
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