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fattening

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Adj — Likely to cause weight gain, usually describing food high in calories.

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fattening foods not very fattening

Etymology

From "fatten" plus "-ing".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fattening” mean?

The word “fattening” means likely to cause weight gain, usually describing food high in calories. In plain terms, describes food that tends to make you put on weight.

How do you pronounce “fattening”?

“Fattening” is pronounced FAT-nihng (/ˈfæt(ə)nɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “fattening” in a sentence?

Here is “fattening” used in a sentence: “Deep-fried food is delicious but very fattening.”

What part of speech is “fattening”?

“Fattening” is an adjective.

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