Definition

A person or thing that makes something or someone gain weight or become fatter.

Example

The farmer used a fattener to help the livestock grow larger and healthier.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what really acts as a fattener in our diets?

Definitely! I think it's all those high-calorie snacks we can't resist.

Right? It's like they sneak up on you and add so much weight.

Exactly! Moderation is key, but sometimes those fattener foods are just too tempting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fattener → It is formed from "fat" (from Old French *fat*, meaning having a lot of fat or flesh) and "-en" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or become). The word "fattener" means to make something fat or to cause it to gain weight.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'fat' which means having a lot of flesh, and remember that 'fattener' is something that makes something else become fat.

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