Definition

Describing something that has been made fat or has gained weight, often used in the context of animals that have been fed to increase their size.

Example

The fatted calf was prepared for the celebration.

Conversation

Have you seen that fatted calf in the farm nearby?

Yeah, I saw it last week! It looks huge!

I wonder how long it takes to get that fatted like that.

Probably a while; they must feed it a lot to make it grow.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fatted → It originates from the Old English 'fætian', meaning to make fat or to fatten. The word describes the process of making something fat, particularly in reference to livestock that is raised for food.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for making something fat — that's why 'fatted' refers to something that has been made fat.

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