Big fat Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈfæt

BIG FAT

UK

bˈɪɡ/ /fˈæt

BIG FAT

Definition

'Big fat' is an informal expression used before a noun to strongly emphasize its size, importance, or obviousness. It adds exaggeration and is often used for humor or emphasis.

Usage & Nuances

'Big fat' is highly informal and often playful or sarcastic; it is mainly used in spoken English. It commonly appears before nouns to add strong emphasis ('a big fat lie'). Do not use it in formal writing.

• Spanish: gran - enorme (énfasis coloquial)
• Portuguese (BR): grande - enorme (ênfase informal)
• Portuguese (PT): grande - enorme (ênfase informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 特大的 - 巨大的（强调, 口语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 特大的 - 巨大的（強調，口語）
• Hindi: बड़ा मोटा (ज़ोर देने के लिए, आम बोलचाल)
• Arabic: ضخم - كبير جدًا (تعبير عامي للتأكيد)
• Bengali: মোটা তাজা - বড়সড়
• Russian: здоровенный - жирный (перен.) - огромный
• Japanese: でっかい - でかい - どでかい
• Vietnamese: to bự - to đùng - bự chảng
• Korean: 큼직한 - 왕큰 - 아주 큰
• Turkish: kocaman - iri kıyım - koskoca
• Urdu: موٹا تازہ - بڑا
• Indonesian: besar banget - gede banget - segede gaban

Example Sentences

That was a big fat lie.

basic

I gave him a big fat hug.

basic

She got a big fat present for her birthday.

basic

I failed the test — a big fat zero for me.

natural

Don’t believe him. That story is a big fat exaggeration.

natural

I just got a big fat paycheck this month!

natural