fatty
gb/fˈæti/ us/fˈæti/
B1
English
~ 9700
zsíros, zsír-, dagadt, dagadék, jókora spangli, zsíros kaja
B1
1
zsíros
A2
Usage pattern:
fatty [food/drink/meat]
I'm trying to cut down on fatty foods for health reasons.
Egészségügyi okokból próbálom csökkenteni a zsíros ételek fogyasztását.
This is a pretty fatty piece of meat, so I usually trim the edges off.
Ez egy elég zsíros húsdarab, ezért általában levágom a széleit.
She prefers fatty fish like salmon and mackerel.
The doctor told him to avoid fatty snacks late at night.
The sauce was delicious but a bit too fatty for my taste.
Learner examples
My doctor says I eat too many fatty foods.
Az orvosom szerint túl sok zsíros ételt eszem.
This meat is very fatty, so I do not like it.
Ez a hús nagyon zsíros, ezért nem szeretem.
He stopped eating fatty snacks to lose weight.
I like fatty fish such as salmon.
Try not to drink too many fatty milkshakes.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'fatty' to describe a person, which sounds childish or insulting. For people, use adjectives like 'overweight' or 'fat' (carefully, as it can be rude), not 'a fatty' unless you intentionally want to sound offensive.
Meaning
containing a lot of fat
Collocations
fatty foods
|fatty meat
|fatty snacks
|fatty fish
|fatty cuts
Synonyms
greasy (Often suggests food is oily in an unpleasant way.)
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oily (Focuses on the oil itself rather than the fat content in general.)
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rich (Suggests high fat and strong flavor; can be positive or negative.)
Antonyms
lean (Describes meat with very little fat.)
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low-fat (Describes food that has had most of the fat removed or was made with little fat.)
Themes
food
|health
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
Having a lot of fat in it, especially when talking about food or meat.
Containing a relatively high amount of fat, especially when describing food or meat.
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
fatty [tissue/liver/acid/deposits]
An ultrasound revealed that he has a fatty liver.
Az ultrahang kimutatta, hogy zsírmája van.
Fatty tissue under the skin helps insulate the body.
A bőr alatti zsírszövet segít szigetelni a testet.
The surgeon removed fatty deposits from around the artery.
Omega‑3 fatty acids are important for heart health.
The scan showed areas of fatty change in the muscle.
Learner examples
The doctor says he has a fatty liver.
Az orvos azt mondja, hogy zsírmája van.
Fatty tissue protects our organs.
A zsírszövet védi a szerveinket.
They found fatty deposits in her blood vessels.
Fish oil is rich in healthy fatty acids.
The report shows fatty changes in the liver.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this technical sense with the everyday food sense and think 'fatty liver' simply means 'liver that tastes fatty'. In medical English, it specifically refers to excess fat stored in the liver cells.
Meaning
containing or made of fat
Collocations
fatty liver
|fatty tissue
|fatty deposits
|fatty acids
|fatty plaque
Synonyms
lipid-rich (More technical; used mainly in scientific and medical writing.)
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adipose (Technical term, especially in phrases like 'adipose tissue'.)
Antonyms
lean (Used of tissue or organs with little fat content.)
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fat-free (Used especially for products or tissues that contain no measurable fat.)
Themes
medicine
|biology
|health
|body
|science
Definition
Made of or having fat in it, especially in parts of the body or in chemicals.
Relating to, consisting of, or containing fat, especially in body tissues or in chemical compounds such as fatty acids.
NOUN
B2
VULGAR
3
Usage pattern:
call [someone] a fatty
He was bullied at school and kids called him a "fatty."
Az iskolában csúfolták, és a gyerekek „dagadtnak” nevezték.
Don't call her a fatty; it's cruel and offensive.
Ne hívd dagadtnak; ez kegyetlen és sértő.
As a child, she hated being teased with names like "fatty."
Someone shouted, "Move it, fatty!" and he felt deeply embarrassed.
Learner examples
The boy cried when other children called him a fatty.
A fiú sírt, amikor a többi gyerek dagadtnak nevezte.
Do not call people a fatty. It is very rude.
Ne nevezd az embereket dagadtnak. Ez nagyon goromba.
She remembers being called a fatty in school.
He was hurt when his brother said, "You fatty."
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'fatty' can be a cute or neutral nickname. In most situations it is offensive and should be avoided, especially when speaking about or to other people.
Meaning
insult for a fat person
Collocations
call [someone] a fatty
|you fatty
|little fatty
Synonyms
fatso (Also a harsh, childish-sounding insult for a fat person.)
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chubby (Usually less harsh and sometimes affectionate, but can still be hurtful; not as strong as 'fatty'.)
Antonyms
slim (Describes a thin, nicely shaped body; opposite physical appearance to the target of 'fatty'.)
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skinny (Describes someone very thin, often too thin; opposite of being fat.)
Themes
insults
|appearance
|emotions
|communication
|relationships
Definition
A very rude name for a fat person.
An insulting word for a person who is fat.
NOUN
C1
SLANG
4
Usage pattern:
roll/smoke/light (up) a fatty
They rolled a fatty and passed it around the campfire.
Tekertek egy jókora spanglit, és körbeadták a tábortűznél.
He bragged about smoking a huge fatty after the concert.
Azzal dicsekedett, hogy a koncert után elszívott egy hatalmas spanglit.
Before the movie, they stepped outside to light up a fatty.
Learner examples
They went outside to smoke a fatty.
Kimentek elszívni egy jókora spanglit.
He rolled a fatty and shared it with his friends.
Tekert egy jókora spanglit, és körbeadta a barátainak.
She does not like it when people smoke fatties in the house.
Common mistake:
Learners may think this meaning is related to fat or food. In slang, 'a fatty' here specifically refers to a marijuana cigarette and is common in some North American speech.
Meaning
large marijuana cigarette (slang)
Collocations
roll a fatty
|smoke a fatty
|light up a fatty
Synonyms
joint (Neutral slang for any marijuana cigarette, not always large.)
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doobie (Informal slang for a marijuana cigarette, similar tone but less specific about size.)
Antonyms
cigarette (Contains tobacco instead of marijuana; opposite in terms of drug content.)
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sober (Describes a state with no drug effects; opposite of what many seek by smoking a 'fatty'.)
Themes
drugs
|youth
|informal
|health
|daily_life
Definition
A slang word for a big cigarette made with marijuana.
A slang term for a large marijuana cigarette or joint.
NOUN
C1
INFORMAL
5
zsíros kaja
B1
Usage pattern:
eat/crave/order a fatty
After the gym, he said he deserved a fatty and ordered a huge burger.
Az edzés után azt mondta, megérdemel egy zsíros kaját, és rendelt egy óriási hamburgert.
I'm trying not to go for a fatty every time I feel stressed.
Próbálok nem mindig valami zsíros kaját választani, amikor stresszes vagyok.
We grabbed a real fatty for lunch—a double cheeseburger with extra bacon.
Learner examples
He was hungry and wanted a fatty, like a big burger.
Éhes volt, és valami zsíros kaját akart, például egy nagy hamburgert.
She is on a diet, so she tries not to eat a fatty at night.
Diétázik, ezért este igyekszik nem zsíros kaját enni.
They stopped at a fast-food place to get a fatty.
Common mistake:
This use is informal and not very common in all regions, so learners may misunderstand it as talking about a person instead of food. Context (ordering or eating) usually shows that it refers to food.
Meaning
very high-fat food item
Collocations
crave a fatty
|order a fatty
|grab a fatty
Synonyms
greasy food (Describes the quality of the food; not usually used as a countable noun like 'a greasy'.)
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junk food (Broader; includes high-sugar and processed foods, not only high‑fat ones.)
Antonyms
light meal (A small, easy-to-digest meal with little fat or heaviness.)
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healthy meal (Focuses on nutritional balance, often with less fat and sugar.)
Themes
food
|health
|informal
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
A casual word for a food or meal that has a lot of fat.
An informal term for a food or meal that is very high in fat.
Grammar
Dictionary form
fatty
IPA
GB/fˈæti/
US/fˈæti/
Syllables & stress
fatty (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (fatty)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: fatty
- Comparative: fattier
- Superlative: fattiest
Noun
- Base: fatty
- Plural: fatties
Word family
Forms
fatties
noun
fattier
adjective
fattiest
adjective
Core family
Related words
fatness
noun
Expressions
fatty acid
1/fˈæti ˈæsɪd/
fixed phrase
technical
basic chemical unit of fats
A type of chemical that is one of the main parts of fats and oils.
Examples
- Omega‑3 fatty acids are found in many types of fish.
- Saturated fatty acids can raise cholesterol levels.
fatty deposits
1/fˈæti dɪpˈɑzɪts/
fixed phrase
technical
local buildups of body fat
Places in the body where fat has collected and built up.
Examples
- The scan revealed fatty deposits in the arteries.
- Exercise can help reduce fatty deposits under the skin.
fatty foods
1/fˈæti fˈudz/
fixed phrase
foods high in fat
Foods that have a lot of fat in them.
Examples
- The doctor advised her to avoid fatty foods for a few months.
- Many people enjoy fatty foods, but they can be bad for your heart.
fatty liver
1/fˈæti lˈɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
liver with excess fat
A health problem where too much fat is stored in the liver.
Examples
- Obesity and heavy drinking are common causes of fatty liver.
- An ultrasound confirmed that the patient has a fatty liver.
fatty tissue
1/fˈæti tˈɪʃu/
fixed phrase
technical
body tissue made of fat
Body tissue that is mainly made of fat.
Examples
- Fatty tissue under the skin helps keep the body warm.
- The scan showed an abnormal thickening of the fatty tissue.