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Meaning of fatten
to become or make something fat or thicker
Etymology of fatten
The word "fatten" has its roots in Old English "fættan" which means to make fat, from "fæt" meaning fat, and is related to the Old Norse "feita" and Middle Low German "vettan" with similar meanings, indicating a long history of usage in Germanic languages to describe the process of becoming or making something fat.
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Definitions
- to become or make something fat or thicker, especially by eating too much food
- * to make something more profitable or rewarding
Usage Examples
- The cows were fed special feed to fatten them up for market.
- * Years of sedentary lifestyle and overeating began to fatten her up.
- * The company's profits will fatten the investor's wallet.