noun
fatso
FAT-soh
noun
1
(offensive, informal) An insulting term for someone who is overweight.
"Kids can be cruel — some of them used to call him "fatso" at school."
How to Use Fatso
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rude nickname for someone considered overweight.
When to use it
Considered a schoolyard insult; avoid using it in polite or professional contexts.
Word Forms
fatsos plural, fatsoes plural
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Etymology
From "fat" plus the informal suffix "-o".