Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fat-cat

noun

/ˈfatˌkat/

Definition

A wealthy and powerful person, often used to suggest that their wealth allows them to influence politics or society.

Examples

The candidates were criticized for accepting donations from fat-cats with vested interests.
In a world where fat-cats control the majority of wealth, it’s essential to address income inequality.

Meaning

The term ‘fat-cat’ typically refers to individuals, usually in business or political circles, who are perceived as greedy and out of touch with the average person due to their abundance of wealth.