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fat

adjective

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Meaning

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Having a lot of body tissue that stores energy; overweight.

Example Sentence

The doctor advised the patient to lose weight because being too fat can lead to health problems.

Usage Note

Used to describe a person or animal that is overweight or has a large amount of body fat. It can also describe rich or greasy substances, or be used metaphorically for abundance.