# fatty

/ˈfæti/ (US) · /fˈæti/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fatty
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. containing fat

adjective · CEFR B1

containing a lot of fat or oil.

For teachers: containing, composed of, or consisting of a high proportion of fat.

- You should avoid eating too many fatty foods like chips and burgers.
- The chef recommended a sharp citrus dressing to balance the fatty texture of the roasted duck breast.

### 2. insult for an overweight person

noun · CEFR C2 · Informal · Slang · Vulgar

a very rude and unkind name for someone who is fat.

For teachers: a derogatory and offensive term for an obese person.

- The bullies at school used to call him 'fatty' during gym class.
- The use of such derogatory epithets as 'fatty' in the workplace is often grounds for immediate disciplinary action regarding harassment.

Usage: Used as a direct insult or a cruel nickname.

Teaching tip: This term is highly offensive and should be avoided; it is included here so learners recognize it as a hostile insult rather than a neutral descriptor.

### 3. a large marijuana cigarette

noun · CEFR C2 · Slang

a thick or large cigarette containing marijuana.

For teachers: a large or thick marijuana cigarette, often referred to as a blunt.

- In the movie, the characters were sitting on the porch rolling a fatty.
- The lyrics of the song contain several references to rolling a fatty, reflecting the counter-culture themes of the era.

## Examples

- The bullies called him a fatty on the playground.
- He spent years overcoming the insecurity caused by being called a fatty during his childhood.
- The use of such reductive labels as 'fatty' in media discourse often reinforces harmful stereotypes and contributes to the systemic marginalisation of individuals based on their physical appearance.

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