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fatted


Meanings
  • verb

    to make (an animal) fat or plump by overfeeding

    - "We fattened the pig before slaughter."
    - "The farmer fattened the cows for the market."
  • verb

    to make (something) unnecessarily large or elaborate

    - "He fattened his resume with unnecessary details."
    - "The company fattened their budget with unnecessary expenses."

Rhymes
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batted , matted , pattered , ghettoed , jettied
Variants
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fat , fats , fatted , fatting , phat
Etymology
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Originally from Middle English 'fattenen' meaning 'to make fat'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'fatted calf' is a common expression used to describe a special meal prepared for a celebration.

  2. In some cultures, it is believed that a fattened pig brings good luck and prosperity.


Related Concepts
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  1. obesity: A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat that may have negative health consequences.

  2. overfeeding: Providing an animal or person with more food than is necessary for health or growth.


Culture
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In literature, 'fatted' is often used metaphorically to describe characters or situations that have been overindulged or overdeveloped. In art, the image of a fattened animal is often used to represent wealth or excess.

How to Memorize "fatted"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a pig being fed large amounts of food to make it fatter.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fatted' with the idea of overindulgence or excess.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'F is for Fattened' to remember the meaning of the word.


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