fatty

adjective

ˈfa-tē How to pronounce fatty (audio)
Definition of fattynext
as in greasy
containing animal fat especially in unusual amounts fatty ground beef that was the cheapest available

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Recent Examples of fatty Salmon may be easier to eat as a full meal and can still provide a large amount of omega-3s, especially in fattier species like sockeye and Chinook. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2026 Arrange chicken in an even layer on prepared baking sheet, fattier side down. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026 Advertisement For some fiber along with fatty fish, pair it with salad, other veggies, or whole-grain buns, Petersen suggests. — Matt Fuchs, Time, 26 June 2026 Actually Say The most viral claim circulating online, that turkey tail mushrooms shrink benign fatty tumors in dogs, does not hold up under veterinary scrutiny. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fatty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatty
  1. greasy
  2. adipose
Adjective
  • Monday Volume for lift without greasy roots Stubbs also recommended Monday Volume Shampoo for hair that needs a boost without weight.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
  • My hair looks healthier and feels way smoother, and my final look comes out polished without any greasy residue.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of greasy
Adjective
  • Instead, it is built primarily from areolar and adipose connective tissue, which is loose, fatty, flexible material threaded through with a surprisingly generous blood supply and a dense network of nerve endings.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
  • Our fat tissue could be used to make our bones regrow, with scientists successfully using adipose cells to repair spinal compression fractures.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Nov. 2025
Definition of adipose

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“Fatty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatty. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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