fat

/fæt/ · noun

Meaning

A specialized animal tissue with a high oil content, used for long-term storage of energy.
A refined substance chemically resembling the oils in animal fat.
That part of an organization deemed wasteful.
An erection.
A poorly played shot where the ball is struck by the top part of the club head. (see also thin, shank, toe)
The best or richest productions; the best part.
To make fat; to fatten.
To become fat; to fatten.
Carrying more fat than usual on one's body; plump; not lean or thin.
Thick.
Bountiful.
Oily; greasy; unctuous; rich (said of food).
Exhibiting the qualities of a fat animal; coarse; heavy; gross; dull; stupid.
Fertile; productive.
(originally African American Vernacular English) Excellent; cool; very good.
Sexy.
Rich in texture; prominent.
A large tub or vessel for water, wine, or other liquids; a cistern.
A dry measure, generally equal to nine bushels.

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