fat

Definition

A substance in food and the body that stores energy. Also used as an adjective to describe someone or something with too much body weight or thickness.

Usage & Nuances

'Fat' as a noun refers to the substance (e.g., 'body fat', 'animal fat'), while as an adjective it can be offensive if used about people. Common collocations: 'fat content', 'fatty food'. In informal speech, 'fat chance' means 'very unlikely'. Avoid calling people 'fat' in polite conversation.

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