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 Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis is a condition where cholesterol and fatty substances build up in the walls of arteries. Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 12 Feb. 2025 This analysis looked only at citrus and depression, but prior research suggests fatty fish, leafy greens, and certain herbs may be mood-lifters. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Feb. 2025 Avoid dairy, fatty foods, caffeine, and raw fruits and vegetables while experiencing diarrhea. Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025 The initial flavor note was salt, followed by a fatty finish. Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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