Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fatso

noun

/ˈfætsəʊ/

Definition

A derogatory term used to describe a person who is overweight or has a large body size.

Examples

Despite the challenges he faced, he always laughed off being called a ‘fatso’ by his classmates.
It’s not nice to call someone a ‘fatso’; everyone deserves respect regardless of their size.

Meaning

The word ‘fatso’ is often used in a hurtful manner, implying that someone is excessively fat. It can be used both humorously among friends or offensively to insult someone.