as in greasy
containing animal fat especially in unusual amounts fatty ground beef that was the cheapest available

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Recent Examples of fatty Studies show that people who regularly eat fatty fish like sardines tend to have lower rates of cognitive decline and heart disease.1314 6. Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Nov. 2024 Pumpkin soup is protein-heavy with the backing of red lentils and coconut milk, accented with pepitas and a fatty swirl of Aleppo oil. Kendyl Kearly, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024 Head’s wife Misty told the outlet that the bullet missed all of his organs and was lodged in a fatty area of his stomach. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 Nov. 2024 The heavy hand of sesame and sunflower seeds brings a savory balance, while cashews, pumpkin seeds, and pecans add fatty richness. Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fatty 

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“Fatty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatty. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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