fatso
word
/fˈætsoʊ/
FAT-soh
/fˈætsəʊ/
FAT-soh
Definition
A very insulting and offensive word for a person who is overweight or fat.
Usage & Nuances
Highly offensive, informal, and abusive. Do not use except when explaining or quoting. Often used for bullying or teasing with cruel intent. Not appropriate in polite or professional contexts.
Spanish: gordito (despectivo) - gordo (insulto)Portuguese (BR): gordinho (ofensivo) - gordão (pejorativo)Portuguese (PT): gordinho (ofensivo) - gordo (insulto)Chinese (Simplified): 死胖子 (侮辱性)Chinese (Traditional): 死胖子 (侮辱性)Hindi: मोटू (अपमानजनक)Arabic: سمين (إهانة)Bengali: মোটা - মোটা লোক (অপমানজনক)Russian: жирдяй - толстяк (оскорбительное)Japanese: デブ (侮辱表現)Vietnamese: đồ béo phì (xúc phạm)Korean: 뚱땡이 (모욕적)Turkish: şişko (aşağılayıcı)Urdu: موٹا (توہین آمیز)Indonesian: gembrot (menghina) - si gendut (melecehkan)
Example Sentences
Calling someone fatso can hurt their feelings.
basic
Man, don't be such a fatso about it! (joking, but still rude)
natural
He hates being called fatso, even by close friends.
natural
It is wrong to tease others by saying fatso.
basic
He was sad because his classmates called him fatso.
basic
Using words like fatso can really damage someone's self-esteem.
natural