How to Pronounce "fatten up"
expression
ˈfætən/ /ˈəp
FAT-un UP
fˈætən/ /ˈʌp
FAT-un UP
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfætən/ /ˈəp
British English
fˈætən/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAT-un UP
UK
FAT-un UP
Listen in Context
We need to fatten up the chickens before winter.
Grandma tries to fatten up her grandchildren with cookies.
Farmers fatten up cows before selling them.
You've lost weight! Let me fatten you up with a good meal.