Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fatted
adjective
/ˈfæt.ɪd/
Definition
To have been fattened, usually referring to livestock cultivated for food.
Examples
- The farmer specializes in fatted calves for the local butcher.
- In the feast, a fatted lamb was served as the main dish.
- We visited a farm where they raise fatted geese for their famous pâté.
Meaning
The term ‘fatted’ commonly describes animals that have been fed a rich diet to increase their size and weight prior to slaughter or sale. It can also refer to the act of making someone or something plump or well-fed.
Synonyms
- well-fed
- plump
- obese
- stout
- chubby
