fatty

UK: ˈfæti | US: ˈfæti

Definition

  1. adj. containing or resembling fat; greasy or oily

  2. n. (informal) a person who is overweight

Structure
fat <adipose tissue>y <adjective suffix>
Etymology

The word "fatty" combines "fat," derived from Old English fǣtt (meaning "fatty, plump"), with the suffix "-y," which forms adjectives indicating a characteristic (e.g., "greasy," "salty"). "Fat" itself traces back to Proto-Germanic faitaz, linked to the idea of richness or abundance. Over time, "-y" was added to create a descriptive term for things or people with excessive fat.

Examples

  1. Avoid fatty foods to maintain a healthy heart.

  2. The steak was too fatty for her liking.

  3. (Informal) He was teased as a "fatty" in school.

  4. The soup had a fatty layer on top.

  5. Fatty acids are essential for brain function.